Carriage of oxygen and acetylene cylinders

(1) Where more than one cylinder of oxygen and more than one cylinder of acetylene are carried simultaneously, such cylinders shall be arranged in accordance with the following– (a) permanent piping systems for oxygen and acetylene are acceptable provided that they are designed having due regard to standards and codes of practice to the satisfaction of the Administration; (b) where two or more cylinders of each gas are intended to be carried in enclosed spaces, separate dedicated storage rooms shall be provided for each gas; Merchant Ships (Registration) 189 (c) storage rooms shall be constructed of steel, and be well ventilated and accessible from the open deck; (d) provision shall be made for the expeditious removal of cylinders from the storage rooms in the event of fire; (e) “no smoking” signs shall be displayed at the gas cylinder storage rooms; (f) where cylinders are stowed in open locations, means shall be provided to– (i) protect cylinders and associated piping from physical damage; (ii) minimize exposure to hydrocarbon; and (iii) ensure suitable drainage; (g) in all cases, cylinders and associated pipings shall be located at a safe distance away from the ship’s sides to avoid leakage of gases due to damage to the cylinders in the case of an accident to the ship’s side. (2) Fire-extinguisher arrangements for the protection of areas or spaces where such cylinders are stored shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration.