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R-TSA
November 11, 1976
Mr. Jack A. Hager
Gas Inspector
City of Rice Lake
Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
In re: Your letter dated November 1, 1976 1910.110 liquified Petroleum Gases
Dear Mr. Hager:
Your letter posed the following question:
Does foot note 1 in Table H-23 pertain only to containers of less than 125 gallons, or does it pertain to all sizes of containers listed in Table H-23?
Our Answer:
The foot note applies to multi-container installations of any size of container.
You also asked:
Does this entire code pertain to installations that were in existence prior to the adoption of this code or just the new installations?
Our Answer:
The standard applies to all installations subject to OSHA jurisdiction and as detailed in 1910.110(i). We suggest that you again review this part of the standard and particularly note the final two paragraphs dealing with retroactivity. Existing installations which were in compliance with the current provisions of NFPA Pamphlet No. 58 at the time of installation may be continued in use if such continued use does not constitute a recognized hazard that is causing or is likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
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Very truly yours,
BARRY J. WHITE
Regional Administrator for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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