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Subchapter 15. Petroleum Safety Orders--Refining, Transportation and Handling
Article 16. Pumps, Pipe Lines and Valves

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§6844. Pumps.


(a) Drainage shall be provided to prevent the accumulation of oils around pump bases.
(b) When the service experience of a pump indicates that the stuffing box is inadequate to prevent the possibility of liquid spray creating a hazard to employees, and such pump handles a flammable liquid, a corrosive, or a liquid at a temperature over 200 0F., shields, covers, or equivalent protection shall be provided.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer and new subsection (b), repealer of subsection (c) and new Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94 (Register 94, No. 36).
2. Amendment of article 16 heading filed 6-26-2006; operative 7-26-2006 (Register 2006, No. 26).

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