Using detailed schematic drawings showing different system layouts, NFPA 51 provides fire safety requirements for gas-fueled systems for cutting, welding, and other similar processes.
It covers:
- Cylinder storage - System manifolding and piping - Associated protective equipment such as regulators
Also provided are requirements for the use of acetylene generators, calcium carbide storage for acetylene generators*, and mobile acetylene trailer systems.
The 2002 edition features clarified text, such the application of requirements to different size single fuel gas cylinder systems.