Connecting gas cylinders
Technical Information Sheet 22
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Technical Information Sheet
Abstract
Guidance on checks to be conducted before connecting a gas cylinder to external equipment, outlining hazards and procedures.
History
Revision 2, published 04/11/2021. Supersedes Revision 1, published: 09/11/2016. To be read alongside Technical Information Sheet 15, Model risk assessment for the storage and use of gas cylinders for oxy-fuel applications (BCGA, 2015).
Subjects
- Building services
- Liquid/gas supply
- Gas supply
Publisher History
The British Compressed Gases Association is the British trade association representing the industrial gases industry. It publishes Guidance Notes and Codes of Practice covering safe practice in the handling and use of gases.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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