# Prevention of Accidental Ignition [49 CFR 192.751]

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- **citation:** LAC 43:XIII §2951
- **title:** Prevention of Accidental Ignition [49 CFR 192.751]
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Louisiana Office of Conservation
- **status:** current
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- **summary:** A. Each operator shall take steps to minimize the danger of accidental ignition of gas in any structure or area where the presence of gas constitutes a hazard of fire or explosion, including the following: [49 CFR 192.751] 1. when a hazardous amount of gas is being vented into open air, each potenti
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A. Each operator shall take steps to minimize the danger of accidental ignition of gas in any structure or area where the presence of gas constitutes a hazard of fire or explosion, including the following: [49 CFR 192.751]

1. when a hazardous amount of gas is being vented into open air, each potential source of ignition must be removed from the area and a fire extinguisher must be provided; [49 CFR 192.751(a)]

2. gas or electric welding or cutting may not be performed on pipe or on pipe components that contain a combustible mixture of gas and air in the area of work; [49 CFR 192.751(b)]

3. post warning signs, where appropriate. [49 CFR 192.751(c)]

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 9:247 (April 1983), amended LR 10:539 (July 1984), LR 30:1271 (June 2004).
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