Science lab Compressed air
Science lab Compressed air
(OP)
I have been looking for safety guidelines for the air pressure setting in a college chemistry laboratory.
We have Vacuum, Natural Gas, Water, and Clean dry air outlets available.
I have checked OSHA 29 but all that is addressed is gas cylinders.
Beginning to think that there is no actual guidelines. Currently using 45 psig.
Any help appreciated - link to web site or safety information.
Charlie
We have Vacuum, Natural Gas, Water, and Clean dry air outlets available.
I have checked OSHA 29 but all that is addressed is gas cylinders.
Beginning to think that there is no actual guidelines. Currently using 45 psig.
Any help appreciated - link to web site or safety information.
Charlie





RE: Science lab Compressed air
900.1.2 sez:
"This Code applies to the following building
services, except as excluded in para. 900.1.3:
(1) water and anti-freeze solutions for heating and
cooling
(2) condensing water
(3) steam or other condensate
(4) other nontoxic liquids
(5) steam
(6) vacuum
(7) compressed air
(8) other nontoxic, nonflammable gases
(9) combustible liquids including fuel oil"
check your local code though:
par 900: "The user is cautioned that the local building code
must be observed and adhered to when its requirements
are more stringent than those of this Code. "
RE: Science lab Compressed air
RE: Science lab Compressed air