Q: What are the requirements
for storing oxygen and acetylene tanks inside a building?
A: Inside of buildings,
cylinders shall be stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location,
at least 20 (6.1 m) feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or
excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators,
stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders
will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject
to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in non-ventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards. (1910.253(b)(2)(ii))
