Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Diving equipment
325Where oxygen is used in diving plant and equipment, a diving supervisor shall ensure that
(a) the use of hoses in place of piping to carry or hold oxygen is kept to a minimum,
(b) hoses and fittings are constructed of material compatible with oxygen at the operating pressure and temperature,
(c) high flow velocities of oxygen through a hose are such that the differential pressure along a hose does not exceed 700 kPa,
(d) quick-opening valves are not used except for emergency shut-off at the point of penetration of a hyperbaric chamber hull, and
(e) portable compressed gas containers containing oxygen are stored, handled and used in accordance with sections 74 to 79.
2022-79
Diving equipment
325Where oxygen is used in diving plant and equipment, a diving supervisor shall ensure that
(a) the use of hoses in place of piping to carry or hold oxygen is kept to a minimum,
(b) hoses and fittings are constructed of material compatible with oxygen at the operating pressure and temperature,
(c) high flow velocities of oxygen through a hose are such that the differential pressure along a hose does not exceed 700 kPa,
(d) quick-opening valves are not used except for emergency shut-off at the point of penetration of a hyperbaric chamber hull, and
(e) portable compressed gas containers containing oxygen are stored, handled and used in accordance with sections 74 to 79.