scope:

This standard defines the requirements and procedures for the inspection, maintenance, and charging of government-owned cylinders by gas suppliers. This standard is intended to assure that the cylinders are serviced to meet safety standards and to assure that the quality of the gas supplied is not degraded by a government container. This standard is also applicable to cylinders that require reconditioning, repair, and rebuilding to assure a level of renewal that meets the needs of the government and industry in gas handling. This standard is also to be a guide when cylinders are sorted, graded, and classified for storage, salvage, or disposal in depot facilities.

Procedures. Procedures should be as follows:

a. Receiving inspection.

b. Serviceability inspection.

c. Cylinder and valve maintenance and repair.

d. Cylinder purging and recharging.

intended Use:

The cylinders covered by this standard are intended for use by government agencies in various compressed gas applications.