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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 10. Gas Systems for Welding and Cutting
Article 85. Service Piping for All Gases
Group 10. Gas Systems for Welding and Cutting
Article 85. Service Piping for All Gases
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§4826. Testing.
Piping systems shall be tested and proved gas-tight at 1 1/2 times the maximum working pressure and shall be thoroughly purged of air before being placed in service. The material used for testing oxygen lines shall be oil-free and non-combustible, flames shall not be used to detect leaks.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Amendment filed 6-12-87; operative 7-12-87 (Register 87, No. 26).
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