MISCELLANEOUS (15-26-800 et seq.)

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 15, ch. 15-26, art. VI

in effect

Municipal Code of Chicago § 15-26-800 Chlorine gas.

15-26-800 Chlorine gas. The sale, storage, use or handling of chlorine gas is hereby prohibited within the limits of the city unless chlorine gas is stored in buildings constructed and maintained in accordance with this Code in containers constructed in compliance with the United States Department of Transportation rules and regulations. No combustible material of any kind shall be placed or kept in any room or building used for the storage of chlorine gas. (Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 11-7-22, p. 54984, § 13)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 15-26-810 Storage of oxygen cylinders.

15-26-810 Storage of oxygen cylinders. Cylinders of oxygen shall never be stored in the same room or compartment used for the storage of calcium carbide or cylinders containing fuel gases, or in an acetylene generator compartment. Cylinders of oxygen, except those in actual use, shall be stored away from highly flammable material, especially oil, grease or any substance likely to cause or accelerate fire. Cylinders of oxygen shall be stored in locations where they are not likely to be struck by passing or falling objects. Oxygen cylinders shall be protected against excessive rise of temperature. Cylinders may be stored in the open, but in such cases shall be protected against extremes of weather. During winter, cylinders stored in the open shall be protected against accumulations of ice or snow. (Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 15-26-820 Bulk oxygen storage systems.

15-26-820 Bulk oxygen storage systems. Bulk oxygen storage systems shall be located aboveground out of doors or shall be installed in a building of Type I or II construction, adequately vented, and used for that purpose only. The minimum clearances to buildings shall be 50 feet, and ten feet to streets or sidewalks. Where stored as a liquid, asphaltic or bituminous paving shall not be used within ten feet. (Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. VI, § 63)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 15-26-830 Oxygen container construction standards.

15-26-830 Oxygen container construction standards. Liquid oxygen storage containers shall be constructed according to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1973 Edition. (Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 15-26-840 Oxygen piping and fittings.

15-26-840 Oxygen piping and fittings. Piping, tubing and fittings shall be suitable for oxygen service and for the pressures and temperatures involved. (Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 15-26-850 Bulk oxygen systems - Supervision of installation.

15-26-850 Bulk oxygen systems - Supervision of installation. Installation of bulk oxygen systems shall be supervised by personnel familiar with proper operating practices. All installations shall be field tested and proved gastight at maximum operating pressure. (Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 15-26-860 Bulk oxygen - Sign requirements.

15-26-860 Bulk oxygen - Sign requirements. The bulk oxygen storage location shall be permanently placarded to read: Oxygen No Smoking No Open Flames Lettering shall be in accordance with Section 15-26-130 of this Code. (Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

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