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NFPA 51A

Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants

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Organization: NFPA
Publication Date: 6 March 2012
Status: active
Page Count: 3
scope:

This standard shall apply to plants that are engaged in the generation and compression of acetylene and in the charging of acetylene cylinders, either as their sole operation or in conjunction with facilities for charging other compressed gas cylinders.

Purpose.

This standard shall provide safety requirements for the design, construction, and installation of acetylene cylinder charging plants in order to provide safeguards for the protection of the plant, its employees, and the public.

Document History

NFPA 51A
March 6, 2012
Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
This standard shall apply to plants that are engaged in the generation and compression of acetylene and in the charging of acetylene cylinders, either as their sole operation or in conjunction with...
51A
January 1, 2012
Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
This standard shall apply to plants that are engaged in the generation and compression of acetylene and in the charging of acetylene cylinders, either as their sole operation or in conjunction with...
NFPA 51A
January 1, 2006
Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
This standard shall apply to plants that are engaged in the generation and compression of acetylene and in the charging of acetylene cylinders, either as their sole operation or in conjunction with...
NFPA 51A
February 9, 2001
Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
This standard shall apply to plants that are engaged in the generation and compression of acetylene and in the charging of acetylene cylinders, either as their sole operation or in conjunction with...
51A
January 1, 1996
Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
A description is not available for this item.
51A
February 6, 1989
STANDARD FOR ACETYLENE CYLINDER CHARGING PLANTS
A description is not available for this item.
51A
January 1, 1984
STANDARD FOR ACETYLENE CYLINDER CHARGING PLANTS
A description is not available for this item.
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References

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NFPA 400 - Hazardous Materials Code
Published by NFPA on January 30, 2019
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NFPA 1 - Fire Code
Published by NFPA on August 11, 2020
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505 - Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations
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This standard shall apply to fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines....
This document references:
NFPA 1 - Fire Code
Published by NFPA on August 11, 2020
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2021
This code shall apply to the storage, handling, and use of ignitible (flammable or combustible) liquids, including waste liquids, as herein defined and classified. This code shall not apply to the...
This document references:
NFPA 77 - Recommended Practice on Static Electricity
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2019
This recommended practice applies to the identification, assessment, and control of static electricity for purposes of preventing fires and explosions. This recommended practice does not apply...
This document references:
497 - Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2024
This recommended practice applies to those locations where flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, or combustible liquids are processed or handled; and where their release into the atmosphere...
This document references:
NFPA 400 - Hazardous Materials Code
Published by NFPA on January 30, 2019
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
NFPA 1 HDBK - Fire Code Handbook
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2018
The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Inspection of permanent and temporary buildings, processes, equipment, systems, and other fire and related life safety situations (2)...
This document is referenced by:
NRC NBC - National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 1 and Volume 2
Published by NRC on January 1, 2015
The scope of each of these Codes with respect to fire safety and fire protection can be summarized as follows: The National Building Code covers the fire safety and fire protection features that are...
This document is referenced by:
CSA C22.1I CE CODE - CE Code Interactive - Electronic Resource that Links the 2012 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and CE Code Handbook
Published by CSA on January 1, 2012
This Code covers all electrical work and electrical equipment operating or intended to operate at all voltages in electrical installations for buildings, structures, and premises, including...
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