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AS 4332-2004

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The storage and handling of gases in cylinders (Reconfirmed 2016)

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30-04-2004

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Sets out requirements and recommendations for the storage and handling of gases in cylinders, as classified as Class 2 dangerous goods in the ADG Code. It applies to stores where individual gases (other than those which are covered by specific Australian Standards) are kept, and to stores where more than one type of gas is kept. Requirements for the location, construction and ventilation of stores are given. Recommendations for the management of emergencies and actions in the event of fire are provided in appendices.

Committee
CH-009
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 5872 X
Pages
52
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 29/07/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/07/2016
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes
UnderRevision

1.1.1 General This Standard sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling, in cylinders, of gases that are classified as Class 2 substances in the ADG Code (i.e. gases that are compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, including refrigerated liquefied gases, mixtures of one or more gases with vapours or liquids of substances of other classes, articles charged with a gas and aerosols having a capacity of greater than 1 L). The Standard applies to all locations; however, they will generally be industrial, commercial or rural in nature. Residential premises storing less than 10% of the maximum quantities allowable for minor storage shall be exempt from the requirements of this Standard. NOTES: 1 Advice supplementary to that provided in this Standard may need to be sought from the gas supplier. 2 A discussion of the hazards presented by gases in cylinders is provided in Appendix A. For the purposes of this Standard, all cylinders are regarded as full unless gas-freed by the manufacturer or not containing a valve. 1.1.2 Where this Standard is intended to apply This Standard applies to the following situations: (a) The storage of gases in cylinders, where those cylinders are not connected to any system intended for the transport, filling or consumption of the gas, with the exception of minor storage (see Section 2).(b) The storage of bundled (manifolded) cylinders if they are not connected to any point of use. 1.1.3 Where this Standard does not apply This Standard does not apply to the following situations: (a) Gases in dewar flasks, drums, or any containers not covered by the AS 2030 series of Standards.(b) Cylinders in filling, testing or sorting areas.(c) Cylinders that are connected for use, with the exception of minor storage (see Section 2). NOTE: Many of the precautions given in this Standard may be applied to situations where gases in cylinders are connected for use. (d) Cylinders of oxygen and acetylene that are connected to a reticulation system, in which case AS 4289 applies.(e) Portable or mobile oxy-fuel gas systems, which are covered by AS 4839.(f) Cylinders that form part of a fire extinguishment or fire suppression system.

Originated as AS 4332-1995.
Second edition 2004.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (August 2005).

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AS 2359.2-1985 Industrial trucks (known as the SAA Industrial Truck Code) - Operation
AS/NZS 1841.4:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Specific requirements for foam type extinguishers
AS/NZS 2161.2:1998 Occupational protective gloves General requirements
AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics - Hearing protectors (Reconfirmed 2014)
AS 2118.10-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Approval documentation (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
AS 3786-1993 Smoke alarms
AS 4289-1995 Oxygen and acetylene gas reticulation systems (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS 2359.8-1995 Powered industrial trucks Pallet stackers and high-lift platform trucks - Stability tests
AS/NZS 2161.5:1998 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cold
AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Battery-operated vehicles (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS/NZS 2161.9:2002 Occupational protective gloves Method of measurement and evaluation of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand
AS/NZS 2161.10.3:2002 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms - Determination of resistance to permeation by chemicals
AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS/NZS 2210.1:1994 Occupational protective footwear - Guide to selection, care and use
AS 2359.6-1995 Powered industrial trucks - Safety code
AS 3961-1991 Liquefied natural gas - Storage and handling
AS 1530.4-2005 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Fire-resistance test of elements of construction
AS/NZS 2243.10:2004 Safety in laboratories Storage of chemicals
AS 2030.4-1985 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases Welded cylinders - Insulated
AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS 4484-1997 Industrial, medical and refrigerant compressed gas cylinder identification
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AS 2419.1-1994 Fire hydrant installations System design, installation and commissioning
AS 2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS 1680.2.1-1993 Interior lighting Circulation spaces and other general areas
AS 3961-2005 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
AS 2243.6-1990 Safety in laboratories - Mechanical aspects
AS/NZS 2430.3.8:1997 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Surface coatings and adhesives
AS 4484-2004
AS/NZS 2161.7.1:1998 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Chainmail gloves and arm guards (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 2359.7-1995 Powered industrial trucks Terminology
AS 2359.3-1995 Powered industrial trucks - Counterbalanced fork-lift trucks - Stability tests
AS/NZS 1596:2002 The storage and handling of LP Gas
AS 1851.2-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Fire hose reels
AS/NZS 2381.1:1999 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Selection, installation and maintenance General requirements
AS 2118.8-1997 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Minor modifications (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS/NZS 1020:1995 The control of undesirable static electricity
AS/NZS 2161.10.1:2002 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms - Terminology and performance requirements
AS/NZS 1841.2:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Specific requirements for water type extinguishers
AS 2359.10-1995 Powered industrial trucks Fork-lift trucks - Hook-on type fork arms - Vocabulary
AS 1851.9-1997 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Delivery lay flat fire hose
AS/NZS 2381.1:2005 Electrical equipment for explosive gas atmospheres - Selection, installation and maintenance General requirements
AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for water type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS 4265-1995 Wheeled fire extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS 2359.9-1995 Powered industrial trucks High-lift rider trucks - Overhead guards - Specification and testing
AS/NZS 2243.2:2006 Safety in laboratories Chemical aspects
AS/NZS 2430.3.1:1997 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - General
AS 1674.1-1997 Safety in welding and allied processes Fire precautions (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 2430.3.9:1997 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Miscellaneous
AS/NZS 2430.3.4:1997 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Flammable gases
AS/NZS 2161.8:2002 Occupational protective gloves Protection against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination
AS 2359.11-1995 Powered industrial trucks Fork-lift trucks - Hook-on type fork arms and fork carriers - Mounting dimensions
AS 1603.2-1997 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Point type smoke detectors (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 2118.3-1997 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Deluge
AS 2118.4-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Residential
AS/NZS 2161.3:1998 Occupational protective gloves Protection against mechanical risks
AS 2419.1-2005 Fire hydrant installations System design, installation and commissioning
AS 2118.2-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Wall wetting sprinklers (Drenchers)
AS/NZS 2430.3.7:1997 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Landfill gas, sewage treatment and sewage pumping plants
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1841.6:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Specific requirements for carbon dioxide type extinguishers
AS 2243.10-1993 Safety in laboratories - Storage of chemicals
AS 1680.3-1991 Interior lighting - Measurement, calculation and presentation of photometric data
AS 1530.4-1997 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Fire-resistance tests of elements of building construction
AS 2030.1-1999 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases Cylinders for compressed gases other than acetylene
AS 1670-1995 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - System design, installationand commissioning
AS/NZS 1841.5:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for powder type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS/NZS 2161.1:2000 Occupational protective gloves Selection, use and maintenance
AS/NZS 2927:2001 The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
AS/NZS 2022:2003 Anhydrous ammonia - Storage and handling (Reconfirmed 2023)
AS 2430.1-1987 Classification of hazardous areas - Explosive gas atmospheres
AS 2118.6-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Combined sprinkler and hydrant
AS 2118.5-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Domestic
AS 4839-2001 The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 1221:1997 Fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS 1851.1-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
AS 2441-1988 Installation of fire hose reels
AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS/NZS 2430.3.3:1997 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Flammable liquids
AS 1680.2.3-1994 Interior lighting Educational and training facilities
AS 1680.2.2-1994 Interior lighting Office and screen-based tasks
AS 2118.9-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Piping support and installation (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS 2359.4-1995 Powered industrial trucks - Reach and straddle fork-lift trucks - Stability tests
AS/NZS 1841.4:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for foam type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS 1603.5-1996 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Manual call points (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 1841.6:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for carbon dioxide type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS 1680.1-1990 Interior lighting General principles and recommendations
AS/NZS 2243.2:1997 Safety in laboratories - Chemical aspects
AS/NZS 2430.3.5:1997 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Refineries and major processing plants
AS 2359.12-1996 Powered industrial trucks Hazardous areas
AS 1530.1-1994 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Combustibility test for materials (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 2359.5-1995 Powered industrial trucks - Control symbols
AS/NZS 2430.3.6:1997 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Laboratories including fume cupboards and flammable medical agents
AS/NZS 2210.2:2000 Occupational protective footwear Requirements and test methods
15/30324856 DC : 0 BS EN 115-1 - SAFETY OF ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS - PART 1: CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
AS 2359.1-1995 Powered industrial trucks - General requirements
AS/NZS 2161.10.2:2002 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms - Determination of resistance to penetration
AS/NZS 1850:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing
AS 2161.6-2003 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements
AS 2118.1-1999 Automatic fire sprinkler systems General requirements
AS 1680.2.0-1990 Interior lighting Recommendations for specific tasks and interiors
AS/NZS 61779.6:2000 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases (IEC 61779-6:1999 MOD)
AS/NZS 2430.3.2:1997 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Vehicle workshops, vehicle parking, fuel dispensing stations and aircraft hangers
AS 2030.2-1996 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases Cylinders for dissolved acetylene
AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications
AS 2441-2005 Installation of fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1851.4-1992 Maintenance of fire protection equipment Fire hydrant installations

AS 2507-1998 The storage and handling of agricultural and veterinary chemicals
AS/NZS 3833:2007 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers
AS/NZS 1596:2002 The storage and handling of LP Gas
AS 2896-1998 Medical gas systems - Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems
AS/NZS 2243.6:2010 Safety in laboratories Plant and equipment aspects
AS 2476-2008 General fumigation procedures
AS/NZS 2243.10:2004 Safety in laboratories Storage of chemicals
AS 4125.1-2009 Sound laboratory practice in food and water microbiology laboratories - Premises, safety, sample management, regulatory compliance and record management
AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS/NZS 2022:2003 Anhydrous ammonia - Storage and handling (Reconfirmed 2023)
AS 2030.1-2009 Gas cylinders General requirements
AS 2746-2008 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles
AS/NZS 2243.1:2005 Safety in laboratories Planning and operational aspects
AS 5092-2009 CNG refuelling stations
AS 2746-1999 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles
AS/NZS 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP Gas
AS 5034-2005 Installation and use of inert gases for beverage dispensing
AS 2896-2011 Medical gas systems - Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems
AS/NZS 2927:2001 The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
AS 1674.1-1997 Safety in welding and allied processes Fire precautions (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 2243.2:2006 Safety in laboratories Chemical aspects

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