WELDING AND CUTTING

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. VIII, ch. 324, pt. 8

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.801 Protective shield.

Sec. 324.801. - Protective shield. When oxygen cutting is done within 35 feet of combustible material or when welding or cutting is done above combustible material, forms or construction or above a place where workers are employed or where persons are likely to pass, noncombustible shields shall be interposed to protect the materials and persons against sparks and hot metal or slag. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.802 Welding equipment.

Sec. 324.802. - Welding equipment. Welding equipment, including regulators, torches and hoses, when not attached to cylinders ready for use, shall be stored in clean locations away from grease, oil and excessive heat. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.803 Cylinders for oxygen and fuel gases.

Sec. 324.803. - Cylinders for oxygen and fuel gases. (a) Oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders, unless secured on a special truck, shall not be moved unless the cylinder caps, if provided for in the cylinder design, are in place. Cylinders shall not be stored without caps in place. (b) Suitable cradles shall be used for lifting or lowering oxygen or fuel gas cylinders. Ordinary rope slings or electromagnets shall not be used. (c) Cylinders shall be placed away from the welding position so that they will not be unduly heated by radiation from heated materials, by sparks or slag or by misdirection of the torch flame. (d) Cylinders shall be stored away from combustible materials and in locations where they are not liable to excessive rise in temperature, physical damage or tampering. (e) Closed spaces shall be ventilated properly while welding or cutting is being done therein. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.804 Oxygen equipment.

Sec. 324.804. - Oxygen equipment. Oxygen cylinders, valves, regulators, hose and other apparatus and fittings shall be kept free from oil or grease. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.805 Acetylene.

Sec. 324.805. - Acetylene. Under no circumstances shall acetylene gas be brought in contact with unalloyed copper except in a blowpipe or torch. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.806 Cutting steel.

Sec. 324.806. - Cutting steel. Before steel beams or other structural shapes or elements of construction are severed by oxygen cutting or other means, they shall be secured by ropes or chains to prevent dropping or swinging. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.807 Protective equipment.

Sec. 324.807. - Protective equipment. Welders and cutters shall be protected from the rays of the arc or flame and from hot metal by gloves and other proper clothing and by helmets, hand shields or goggles equipped with suitable filter lenses. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 324.808 Fire protection.

Sec. 324.808. - Fire protection. Approved fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided at the torch location during welding or cutting operation. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIIICOREBUCO_CH324SADUCO_PT8WECUFetched: 10/27/2026