3505.2.1 Containers connected for use.
FC § 3505.2.1
A single container of oxygen and a single container of flammable gas may be installed on a cart without the separation of containers required by FC 5804.1.3 provided that the containers are connected to regulators, equipped with apparatus designed for cutting, welding or other hot work operation, and are otherwise ready for use, and are stored, handled and used in compliance with the following requirements: 1. Carts shall be designed and used in accordance with FC 5003.10.3.
2.Container valves shall have a fixed hand wheel, or other approved means by which the flow of gas may be immediately shut down during hot work operations.
3.Container valves shall be closed at the end of each workday and whenever work is discontinued or the cart moved.
4.Container valve outlet connections shall conform to the requirements of CGA V-1.
5.Separation of the cart from the hot work operation shall be maintained in accordance with FC 3505.5, or fire-resistant shields shall be provided.
6.A separation distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) shall be maintained between such carts.
