[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR194.15-17]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 194--HANDLING, USE, AND CONTROL OF EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS--Table of Contents
 
     Subpart 194.15--Chemistry Laboratory and Scientific Laboratory
 
Sec. 194.15-17  Compressed gases other than inert gases.

    (a) When, in consideration for a particular operation, compressed 
gases are needed within the laboratory, the cylinders may be temporarily 
installed in the laboratory, provided no more than one (1) cylinder of 
each gas is in the laboratory simultaneously. When transporting 
compressed gas cylinders to, from, or within the vessel, the cylinder 
valves shall be capped or otherwise protected in accordance with 49 CFR 
173.301(g).
    (b) Cylinders temporarily installed in the laboratory shall be 
securely stowed for sea. Appropriate safety signs shall be displayed and 
safety precautions observed.
    (c) Oxygen and acetylene cylinders for use in ship's maintenance 
shall not be stored in the laboratory.
    (d) Systems providing gas for bunsen burners or similar 
semipermanent/permanent installations shall be installed in accordance 
with subpart 195.03 of part 195.

[CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86-033, 53 FR 
36027, Sept. 16, 1988]