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September 25, 1978

Mr. Robert C. Larson, P.E.
Field Engineer
Sanders & Thomas Griffith Towers
262 King Street
Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464

Dear Mr. Larson:

This is in response to your letter concerning brazed joints in an oxygen piping installation.

The reference to OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910.104(b)(8)(ii) contains the reference to "welding" which includes brazed joints in piping installation. We also concur with the non-flammability and non-toxicity rating of oxygen.

If I may be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,



John K. Barto, Chief
Division of Occupational
Safety Programming