49 CFR 192.751
§ 192.751 Prevention of accidental ignition.
United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective
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- 49 CFR 192.751, § 192.751 Prevention of accidental ignition, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/257248
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Each operator shall take steps to minimize the danger of accidental ignition of gas in any structure or area where the presence of gas constitutes a hazard of fire or explosion, including the following:
(a) When a hazardous amount of gas is being vented into open air, each potential source of ignition must be removed from the area and a fire extinguisher must be provided.
(b) Gas or electric welding or cutting may not be performed on pipe or on pipe components that contain a combustible mixture of gas and air in the area of work.
(c) Post warning signs, where appropriate.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.