Section 6306

in home health care in Group I-4 and R occupancies shall comply with Sections 6306.2 through 6306.6, or shall be stored and used in accordance with Chapter 50.

seller of liquid oxygen shall provide the user with information in written form that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Manufacturer’s instructions and labeling for safe storage and use of the containers.

2. Locating containers away from ignition sources, exits, electrical hazards and high-temperature devices in accordance with Section 6306.3.3.

3. Restraint of containers to prevent falling in accordance with Section 6306.3.4.

4. Requirements for handling containers in accordance with Section 6306.3.5.

5. Safeguards for refilling containers in accordance with Section 6306.3.6.

6. Signage requirements in accordance with Section 6306.6.

liquid oxygen in home health care shall be in accordance with Sections 6306.3.1 through 6306.3.6.3.

6306.3.1 Maximum individual container capacity. Liquid oxygen home care containers shall not exceed an individual capacity of 15.8 gallons (60 L) in Group I-4 and R occupancies. Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed in Group I-4 and R occupancies. Containers of liquid oxygen in home health care shall also be stored, used and filled in accordance with Section 6306 and Sections 5503.1 and 5503.2.

6306.3.2 Manufacturer’s instructions and labeling. Containers shall be stored, used and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and labeling.

6306.3.3 Locating containers. Containers shall not be located in areas where any of the following conditions exist:

1. They can be overturned due to operation of a door.

2. They are in the direct path of egress.

3. They are subject to falling objects.

4. They can become part of an electrical circuit.

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OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS

California Building Code, and horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both, having a minimum fire-resistance rating of 1 hour, the maximum aggregate quantity per dwelling unit shall be increased to allow not more than 31.6 gallons (120 L) of liquid oxygen per sleeping room.

rooms or areas where liquid oxygen is in use.

health care liquid oxygen shall be in accordance with Sections 6306.6.1 and 6306.6.2.

6306.6.1 No smoking sign. A sign stating “OXYGEN— NO SMOKING” shall be posted in each room or area where liquid oxygen containers are stored, used or filled.

6306.6.2 Premises signage. Where required by the fire code official, each dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall have an approved sign indicating that the unit contains liquid oxygen home care containers.

fire code official, the liquid oxygen seller shall notify the fire department of the locations of liquid oxygen home care containers.

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