Subpart M - Compressed Gas and Compressed Air Equipment
Subpart M applies to compressed air receivers, and other equipment used in providing and utilizing compressed air for performing operations such as cleaning, drilling, hoisting, and chipping.
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Special Requirements
Scope: This standard provides requirements for compressed air receivers, and other equipment used in providing and utilizing compressed air for performing cleaning, drilling, hoisting, and chipping operations.
Special Requirements: Tests, references other standards
1910.169(a)(2)(i) - All new air receivers installed after the effective date of these regulations shall be constructed in accordance with the 1968 edition of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 1910.6.
1910.169(b)(3)(iv) - All safety valves shall be tested frequently and at regular intervals to determine whether they are in good operating condition.