QATAR GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION

STANDARDS PUBLICATION

GAS CYLINDER
TECHNICAL REGULATION

DOC. NO.: QGPC-REG-Q-002

REVISION 1

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FACILITIES QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

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 QATAR GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION

STANDARDS PUBLICATION

GAS CYLINDER
TECHNICAL REGULATION

DOC. NO.: QGPC-REG-Q-002

REVISION 1

02.01.200 1 Issued as Corporate

0 standard Regulation
QAA/3 QA A SC QA
Date Rev. Description Prepared Reviewed Approved by SQ DO DT
by by Corporate Endorsement

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD............................................................................................................................................4

1.0 OBJECTIVE ..................................................................................................................................5

2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................5

3.0 APPLICATION..............................................................................................................................5

4.0 POLICY..........................................................................................................................................6

5.0 DEFINITIONS ...............................................................................................................................6

6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES ...............................................................................8

6.1 DESIGN .............................................................................................................................................8

6.2 INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................9
6.3 PAINTING..........................................................................................................................................9
6.4 QATAR STANDARDS .......................................................................................................................10

7.0 REGULATION REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................10

7.1 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION ......................................................................................10

7.2 PURCHASING..............................................................................................................................12
7.3 IDENTIFICATION, MARKING AND TRACEABILITY ........................................................14
7.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING ..................................................................................................16
7.5 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................22
7.6 CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................24
7.7 STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................24
7.8 TRAINING & QUALIFICATION NEEDS ..................................................................................25

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ...........................................................................................................26

9.0 QUALITY RECORDS ................................................................................................................27

9.1 FILLING COMPANY RECORDS .........................................................................................................27

9.2 OWNER / USER RECORDS ........................................................................................................27

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10.0 GAS CYLINDERS FOR FIRE & SAFETY APPLICATIONS ..............................................28

10.1 GAS CYLINDERS C LASSIFICATION AND USE ...................................................................................28

10.2 RESPONSIBILITIES ...........................................................................................................................29
10.3 IDENTIFICATION & TRACEABILITY..................................................................................................29
10.4 INSPECTION & TESTING ..................................................................................................................29
10.5 MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................30
10.6 CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................30
10.7 RECORDS ........................................................................................................................................30

11.0 APPENDICES ..............................................................................................................................31

11.1 APPENDIX A ...............................................................................................................................31

11.2 APPENDIX B................................................................................................................................32
11.3 APPENDIX C................................................................................................................................33
11.4 APPENDIX D ...............................................................................................................................34
11.5 APPENDIX E................................................................................................................................35

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FOREWORD

This Document has been developed by Facilities Quality Assurance Department, in consultation with
the QGPC Safety & Fire Dept., all operational departments (offshore, Dukhan, Mesaieed),
Maintenance, Engineering, Material control, affiliates to achieve the principles set by QGPC strategy
Plan for standardisation. It was reviewed by QGPC User departments, approved by Standards
Committee and endorsed by the QGPC Management for use as Corporate Standard for Gas Cylinders.

This Document is now published for QGPC Departments/affiliates/Contractors/Sub-contractors

utilisation. It should be emphasized that the document is intended to be used for QGPC operations
wherever applicable and appropriate.

The document in its present form reflects as far as possible the current QGPC requirements taking into
account the known available industry practices and the applicable latest national and international codes
and standards. It will be revised periodically and/or when deemed necessary. It is the responsibility of
the operations managers to ensure that the latest version of this document is available for reference and
implementation, by the concerned Departments.

The Custodian of this document is Facilities Quality Assurance Department. Therefore, all comments,
suggestions, interpretation, application or queries regarding these regulations should be directed to:

Manager (QA)
Facilities Quality Assurance Department
Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha
Tel: 402786

In addition to above please deal with

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAA/3)

Facilities Quality Assurance Department
Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha
Tel: 402495, Fax: 402207, Mobile: 5537805

In case of accidents all matters relating to the Gas Cylinder accidents or incidents shall be reported to:

Manager Safety & Fire

Safety Department
Building No: 17
Ras Abu Aboud, Doha
Tel: 402659, Facsimile: 402806, Bleep: 264920

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1.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of these regulations is to establish standard safe working practices in handling Gas
Cylinders at all QGPC Operational areas.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This identifies and specifies QGPC minimum mandatory requirements for safe utilization of the
gas cylinders.
subcontractors are bound by these regulations.

2.2 This identifies the organizational and technical methods to be implemented to ensure that the gas
cylinders for the transportation of compressed and liquefied gases are fit for purpose and safe for
use. Therefore any gas cylinder in use at QGPC sites, or at the contractor / subcontractor working
locations shall be maintained with proper inspection & testing and certified with clear
identification and traceability system.

2.3 This covers actions related to three major groups of Gas cylinders,

a) Gas cylinders owned by the QGPC or Contracting Company.

b) Gas cylinders owned by a filling company and supplied to the QGPC or Contracting
Company
c)
premises for QGPC Contracts.

2.4 Specific requirements for following Gas Cylinders are covered in the section 10.

a) Gas Cylinders for Fire Extinguishing/ Fighting.

b) Breathing Apparatus and Medical Oxygen Cylinders.

3.0 APPLICATION

3.1 Gas Cylinders used in the QGPC Operational areas by any one shall conform to the requirements
of these regulations and reference Standards/Codes mentioned herein.

3.2 The Regulations shall be implemented within six months from the Date of its issue, the period
within which QGPC & s and contractors shall be required to implement the necessary
system to fully comply with the requirements. For new contractors, the regulations shall be
enforced from the contract start date.

3.3 It is the mandatory requirement to have Test Date Disc around the neck of each Gas cylinder as
per Table-2. (Ref. clause 7.4.5 of the Regulations).

3.4 The Regulation shall also apply to the use, purchase, maintenance and hiring of Gas cylinders,
including dissolved acetylene cylinders, by owners, users and fillers of the gas cylinders at any

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3.5 These regulations shall be implemented by the buyers, vendors, receivers, users, contractors /
subcontractors, safety and inspection departments, with clear identification of their
responsibilities. To prevent the use of any outdated and uncertified Gas cylinders the recording of
activities shall be on the forms provided within the Regulations. Gas Filling Companies shall
establish Quality Management System to comply with these regulations.

4.0 POLICY

4.1 QGPC Policy is to maintain safe working environment at all operational areas with a view to

contractors/sub contractors.

4.2 In order to achieve this Policy, QGPC nominates competent personnel at all operational areas.
QGPC conducts periodic audits on all the operational areas including affiliates &
contractors/subcontractors to ensure that all parties comply with these regulations and applicable
standards.

4.3 The requirements specified in these regulations are mandatory and become enforceable upon
issue of this Document.

4.4 All Inspection Release Notes issued by the filling company shall be submitted to QGPC - QA
department for review and approval prior to mobilizing Gas cylinders to any QGPC operational
area (see Appendix- A for Inspection Release Note).

4.5 No dispensations can be given against these regulations, by any party, except in an emergency, in
which case the Party shall raise Request for Waiver and approval shall be granted by the relevant
operations manager. The details of waivers including Gas Cylinder identification markings shall
be recorded by concerned party and copy to QA department (see Appendix-B for Waiver form).

4.6 Use of Domestic Cooking Gas Cylinders for industrial applications is strictly prohibited on the

5.0 DEFINITIONS

The purpose of this section is to define the terminology used as general, technical inspection and
shall apply within the scope of this document.

5.1 Certifying Authority (Third Party)

An internationally recognized organization appointed to witness Gas Cylinders testing and to

perform examination and certification.

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5.2 Competent Person

A person, who has undergone training, practical experience and understanding of the Equipment
and System, is able to verify compliance with the specified Standard in the Regulations.

5.3 Contractor

The Organization that provides a product or Service to the customer. In Contractual situation this
organization is termed as Contractor. (Ref: ISO 8402)

5.4 Corrosion

A deterioration of materials that results in the removal / loss of the surface material and leads to
the structural integrity of the Gas Cylinders being adversely affected.

5.5 Inspection

An activity such as measuring, examining, testing or gauging one or more characteristics of an

entity (Product/ item) and comparing the results with specified requirements in order to establish
whether conformity is achieved for each characteristic (ISO 8402).

5.6 Liquefiable Gas

0 0
Any gas that liquefies under pressure at - 10 C., but which completely vaporises at 17.5 C.
with 1013 mbar Pressure.

5.7 Organization

A Company, QGPC, firm, enterprise or institution, or part thereof, whether incorporated or not,
public or private, that has its own functions and administration. (Ref: ISO 8402)

5.8 Record

A document, which furnishes objective evidence of activities performed or results, achieved.

(ISO8402)

5.9 Service

The result generated by activities at the interface between the Contractor and the customer and
the contractor internal activities, to meet the customer needs. (ISO 8402)

5.10 Sub Contractor

The Organization that provides a Product or Service to the Contractor (ISO 8402)

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5.11 Testing Station

Suitably equipped and Certified premises, staffed with competent persons, to undertake periodic
inspections and testing of Gas Cylinder as per the provisions of referred standard.

5.12 Owners, Users, Fillers

Owner

Any entity which legally owns the Gas Cylinders.

User

Any entity, irrespective of Ownership, in control or possession and Usage of the Gas Cylinders,
at the given time.

Filler

Suitably Equipped and staffed Organization which undertakes Gas Filling activity and which has
the necessary support to undertake Inspection and Testing of the Gas Cylinders.

6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES

6.1 Design

BS 341 Specification for valve fittings for compressed Gas Cylinder.

BS EN 1089-3 Specification for identification of the contents of Ind. Gas Cylinders.

BS 5045 Transportable Gas Cylinders

Part 1 Specification for seamless steel Gas Cylinders above

0.5-liter water capacity.

Part 2 Specification for steel Gas Cylinders of 0.5 liter to 450

Liters water capacity with welded seams.

Part 3 Specification for seamless aluminum alloy Gas Cylinder above 0.5-liter
water capacity and up to 300 bars charged pressure at 150 C

Part 5 Specification for aluminum alloy Gas Cylinders above 0.5 liter up to 130
liters water capacity with welded seams.

Part 6 Specification for seamless steel Gas Cylinders of up to and including

0.5-liter water capacity.

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BS 5396 Specification for seamless steel CO2 Gas Cylinders for fixed fire-fighting
installations on ships.

BS EN 1800: 1999 Transportable acetylene Gas Cylinders

DOT 4BA Specification for cylinders, welded or brazed steel cylinders made of definitely
prescribed steel

BS EN 1439 1997 Transportable refilled welded Steel Cylinders for LPG-Procedure for
checking before, during and after filling (Q)

BS EN 1440 1997 Transportable refilled welded Steel Cylinders for LPG-Periodic

Requalification.

6.2 Inspection

BS 5430 Periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of transportable gas containers of

(excluding dissolved acetylene Gas Cylinders).

Part 1 Specification for seamless steel containers of water capacity 0.5 liters and
above.

Part 2 Specification for welded steel containers of water capacity of 0.5 to 150
liters

Part 3 Specification for seamless aluminum alloy containers of water capacity

0.5. Liters and above.

Part 6 Specification for seamless steel Gas Cylinders of up to and including 0.5-
liter water capacity.

BS 6071 Specification for periodic inspection and maintenance of transportable Gas

containers for dissolved acetylene.

DOT 4BA Specification for cylinders, welded or brazed steel cylinders made of definite
prescribed steel.

BS 5306 Part 3 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers- Inspection & Testing

6.3 Painting

BS EN 1319 Specification for medical gas cylinders, valves and yoke connections

BS 4001-1 Recommendations for the compressed air open circuit type.

BS 381C 1996 Specification for colours identification, coding and special purposes

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BS EN 1089 3 1997 Specification for identification of the contents of Ind. Gas Cylinder

6.4 Qatar Standards

QS 55/1987 Part 1: Industrial Safety and Health Regulation - Hazardous Materials - Gases,
General Requirements

QS 56/1987 Part 2: Industrial Safety and Health Regulation - Hazardous Materials - Gases,
Acetylene

QS 58/1987 Part 4: Industrial Safety and Health Regulation - Hazardous Materials - Gases,
Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen

QS 60/1987 Part 6: Industrial Safety and Health Regulation - Hazardous Materials - Gases
Liquefied Petroleum Gases

QS 118/1989 Requirements for Filling, Transport, Handling and Storage Of

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders

QS 139/1991 Oxygen for Industrial Purposes.

7.0 REGULATION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Responsibilities For Implementation

It is the responsibility of QGPC Line Managers to ensure that the requirements specified in this
document are complied with, in their individual operational area, for the Gas Cylinders utilised
by QGPC or affiliates or the Contractor/Sub contractor. The implementation of these regulations
requires interpretation of responsibilities assigned to each activity as mentioned here after:

7.1.1 QGPC Representative (Focal Point)

The QGPC Representative (designated by the Management) is the Person in charge of all the
Gas Cylinders (incoming and outgoing). The concept is to have a Focal Point who will be
assigned the responsibilities of coordinating with various Departments, Certifying authorities,
Suppliers and contractors/subcontractors to monitor compliance with the Regulations.

Some of his responsibilities are to ensure,

a) Check-in inspection (Receiving inspection) of Gas Cylinders entering the area of his
Control.
During the check-in inspection it must be ensured that,
•
for delivery to QGPC.
• Identification no. & test details are marked on the Cylinders.
• Cylinders are fitted with Date discs around the neck to mark the dates of hydrotest.

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• Different batches are divided into homogeneous groups based on type of Gas for the
systematic identification and inspection.

b)
tests certification for the Gas cylinders.

c) Review of the certificates and inspection reports for all the Gas Cylinders, brought by
contractors for their own use. Ensure that all Gas Cylinders are correctly marked, colour
coded and tagged with Test Date Disc (Section 7.4.5).

D) Update the portable Gas Cylinders Register and Master file upon receipt of new Gas
Cylinders at the stores and upon periodic inspections. Issue a new identification number and
details for the certification of the new gas cylinders (QGPC owned).

7.1.2 QA Department

It is the responsibility of the QA Department verifies that the QGPC, its affiliates, contractors
and sub-contractors, implements the regulation. This is to be ensured through the following,

• Act in advisory role to QGPC departments, its affiliates, contractors and sub-contractors for
implementation of the regulations
• Monitor the performance of the contractors, suppliers, certifying authorities.
• Coordination between QGPC Departments and approved certifying authority for scheduling
inspections and audits.

7.1.3 Safety Department

Random checking of Gas cylinders on the QGPC sites for compliance with regulation
requirements. This may be done in liaison with the QA Department.

7.1.4 End User

Any party that utilises gases stored in portable or fixed Gas cylinders.
(The QGPC, affiliates, contractors & sub-contractors)

End user shall identify a person responsible for implementation of the regulation. He shall be
responsible for all activities related to Gas cylinders such as

• Material Issue Vouchers specifying all the data,

• Verification of Cylinders, delivery notes and certificates received as per MIV,
• Random external inspection of the Cylinders received at site.

7.1.5 Certifying authorities

Third party certifying authorities shall not issue any certificate where the Gas cylinders do not
fully meet the requirements of the applicable standards and any specific requirements of these
regulations. Certificates of inspection/test issued by the authority shall clearly indicate all the

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necessary details. Where Gas cylinders fail to meet the requirements of the regulation and the
standard a defect report, clearly identifying the reasons of rejection, shall be issued.

QGPC approves Six Certifying Authorities, as listed here, for the purpose of Inspection,
Verification and Certification of the Gas Cylinders.

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Bureau Veritas (BV)
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Germanischer Lloyds (GL)
Lloyds Register (LR)
Velosi TUV Bayem-NKK(TUV)

7.1.6 Gas Supplier

The Gas Supplier company shall clearly define responsibilities and functions for the following:
• Filling Station
• Inspection Section
• Cylinder handling section (transportation and Delivery),
• Purchasing Section (for new cylinders),
• Maintenance Section and
• Personnel involved in operation of Contract.
Maintaining Quality Records related to all these activities is one of the prime responsibilities of
the Gas supplier.

7.1.6.1 Filling Station

Filling Station has the responsibility to ensure compliance with the requirements of the
regulation and applicable standards for inspection and testing prior to filling of Gas Cylinders.
(Ref Clause 6)

7.1.6.2 Testing Station

It is the responsibility of the Testing Station to verify compliance with the applicable standard
and these regulations for the testing activities undertaken.

7.1.6.3 The Competent Person

The Competent person appointed by the Gas Supplier shall be responsible for compliance with
all the requirements of the standard and these Regulations.
7.2 PURCHASING

Owners, Users and Fillers of Gas cylinders shall ensure that purchased Gas and Gas cylinders
conform to the requirements specified in these regulations. Evaluation and control of Gas
cylinder Suppliers, maintaining their quality records shall be the responsibility of the purchase
department.

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7.2.1 Purchasing Data

Purchase Department is responsible to ensure that Gas cylinders are purchased with inspection
and test certificates in accordance to requirements set by the standards. Any requisition without
inspection and certification requirements specified, shall not be accepted for processing. The
minimum purchasing data shall be as per Clauses 7.2.2.1 and 7.2.2.2. The purchase data shall be
communicated to the supplier on the Standard Purchase form.

7.2.2 Purchasing of Gas Cylinders

7.2.2.1 Information To Be Supplied By The Purchaser

The Purchaser shall provide the following information to the Manufacturer or Supplier in the
standard format

a) Description , type and application of gas

b) Applicable Standard
c) Volumetric Capacity & the mass of gas or filling ratio ( for Liquefiable gases this shall be
the minimum)
d) The filling pressure at 15 0 C (For permanent gases)
e) Material of construction
f) Preferred dimensions
g) Shape of base
h) Internal and / or external neck screwing dimensions
i) Fittings required
j) External and internal surface finish required
k) Any special or adverse conditions under which the Gas Cylinder will be required to operate,
and any corrosion allowance required.
l) Any other information required by the manufacturer.
m) Type of Certification required.
N) Markings on the cylinders such as identification no., applicable standard, date of inspection,
stamp of the certifying authority etc.

7.2.2.2 Information To Be Supplied By The Manufacturer

The manufacturer / supplier shall supply to the purchaser and the certifying authority the
following information.
a) Fully dimensioned sectional drawing and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the Gas.
b) Volumetric capacity(for liquefiable gases this shall be the minimum ),
c) Filling Pressure at 15 0 C. for permanent gases, mass of liquefiable gas,
d) The Material of construction,
e) The Test pressure details,
f) Minimum and Maximum masses of the Vessel,
g) Statement that the Gas Cylinder will comply with the requirements of stated standard,
h) Design approval details,
i) Corrosion allowance tolerances,
j) Methods of manufacture,
k) The Fittings supplied,
l) A Drawing showing layout of stamped markings,
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m) Certificate of tests of material and Gas Cylinder.

7.2.2.3 Purchasing Of Gas ( Re-Filling Of Cylinders )

The Purchase requisition shall specify the requirement for the following,

a) Type and characteristics of the Gas required,

b) Certificate of Acceptance and Inspection Release Note to be made available with the
delivery of the filled cylinder.
c) The data for filling the gas shall be as marked on the cylinder.

7.2.3 Approval Of Gas Cylinder Suppliers

The Purchaser (Owner & Filler) shall observe the following:

a) Evaluate and select Gas Cylinder suppliers based on their ability to meet order requirements
including Quality system and quality assurance requirements.
b) Define type and extent of control exercised over the suppliers.
c) Maintain a list of approved suppliers and their quality evaluation records.

7.2.4 Hiring Of Gas Cylinders

7.2.4.1 Gas Cylinders hired (by the User and Filler) shall also be governed by these Regulations. The
Hirer shall be responsible to ensure that the requirements of these Regulations are clearly
communicated to the Supplier and verification done to ensure that the Hired Cylinders also meet
the specified requirements.

7.2.4.2 The Owner or User depending on the contract agreement, to ensure proper control of such
cylinders including maintenance, storage, inspection and certification shall maintain a separate
Register of such Cylinders.
7.3 IDENTIFICATION, MARKING AND TRACEABILITY

7.3.1 Gas cylinder data shall be identifiable and traceable at any time and at any location. A
Traceability Log shall be maintained to monitor the location and inspection status of all the
available Gas Cylinders. The Non-conforming Cylinders, which are identified as unsuitable for
further operation, shall be clearly indicated in the traceability log and removed from the site.

7.3.2 For clear identification of the ownership of the gas cylinders, the name of the Owner Company
shall be permanently and clearly marked with hard stamps of minimum 10-mm size near the
bottom ring of the cylinder. Additionally the company name may be stenciled on the cylinder
using appropriate colour.

7.3.3 Marking (Tagging) information on the Cylinders

Each Gas Cylinder that complies with the requirement of this standard shall be permanently and
clearly marked with the following information.

a) The manufacturer name & mark.

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b) Gas Cylinder serial number.

c) The test pressure and test date.
d) The working pressure.
e) The identification mark (Stamp) of the certifying authority.
f) The applicable standard number.
g) The design minimum water capacity.
h) The tare weight of the Gas Cylinder.

Note: Additional markings required for dissolved Acetylene Cylinders,

• The maximum mass content of Acetylene inside the Cylinder,

• Any additional or replacement markings shall be stamped on the valve boss, base ring,
shroud or label. They should preferably be 6 mm in height, but in any case not less than 3
mm.
• The marks shall be applied with low stress stamps, in such a manner that they do not
weaken or damage the Gas Cylinders.

7.3.4 Markings Of The Contents Of Gas Cylinder

Each cylinder will be clearly and permanently marked at the shoulder of the cylinder with the
following,

a) The mark of the manufacturer of the mass and the type of the mass in the Gas Cylinder for
dissolved acetylene Cylinders,
b) The chemical formula of the Gas,
c) The symbol or the name of the gas it contains,

For Cylinder containing more than one type of gas (mixtures of gases) the following shall be
marked,

a) Chemical formulae,
b) Symbols or the names of the gases,
c) Proportions of the Gases.

7.3.4.1 Colour Coding And Colour Bands

a) For identification of the contents of industrial Gas Cylinders, appropriate colour bands shall
be applied to the gas cylinders as per the requirements of BS EN 1089-3, 1997 (Refer to
Tables 1&2 of the standard).
b) The colour band shall be painted round the neck of the cylinder.
c) The Colour band shall be wide enough to occupy half the hemispherical portion of the
Cylinder.
d) When the valve of Gas Cylinders is wholly protected by an extension of the Cylinder body,
the colour band shall be painted on the extension.
e) When two colour bands are required, the second band shall be painted immediately below the
first band.

For hazardous Gases, an appropriate colour band shall be applied to the Gas Cylinder
according to the requirements of BS EN 1089-3
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Other painted marks:

a) The presence of siphon tubes fitted in cylinders shall be indicated with a white line, 25mm
wide, painted down the full length of the Gas Cylinders, or by some other method.
b) Any other bands painted or marked on the Gas Cylinders, shall be placed on the body of the
Gas Cylinder (Excluding the neck and shoulder)

Note: Paints that contain aluminum & that are a fire risk shall not be used for marking.

Table-1: Ground colour of Gas Cylinders shall be painted as per the following Table&
applicable Standard.

S. Name of the Ground S.No Name of the Ground colour S.No Name of the Ground
N Gas colour of Gas of the cylinder Gas colour of
o the cylinder the cylinder
1. Acetylene Maroon 8. Hydrogen Signal Red 15. Carbon Black
dioxide
2. Air French 9. Methane Signal Red 16. Carb.monoxi Signal
Grey de Red
3. Ammonia Black 10. Neon Middle 17. Ethyl French
Brown Chloride Grey
4. Argon Peacock 11. Nitrogen French Grey 18. Hydrogen Peacock
Blue Cyanide Blue
5. Chlorine Golden 12. Oxygen Black 19. Methyl Peacock
Yellow Bromide Blue
6. Ethylene Dark 13. Phosgene Black 20. Methyl Light
Violet Chloride Green
7. Helium Middle 14. Propane Signal Red 21. Sulpher Light
Brown Dioxide Green

7.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING

Owners and Fillers of the Gas Cylinders shall establish and implement documented procedures
(Refer to Clause. 8) for Inspection and testing activities as per the applicable standard. The
required inspection records to be maintained shall be detailed in documented procedure and such
records shall be maintained for verification.

7.4.1 Receiving Inspection Requirements

7.4.1.1 Owners & Users (QGPC, Contractors, affiliates, Filling Companies etc.)

Owners & Users shall ensure that incoming Gas Cylinder are not issued or used until they have
been inspected or otherwise verified as conforming to applicable standard and these regulations.
Cylinders shall be suitably marked to indicate the result of such inspection and verification. It is
recommended to use colour coding or tagging system for the purpose.
a) Gas Cylinders found acceptable can be released for further use.

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b) Gas Cylinders found unacceptable shall be suitably identified and quarantined till the
discrepancies noted are resolved.
c) Gas Cylinders released for use, in Emergency cases, without inspection and verification
shall be positively identified & recorded on Waiver Form(See Annex). This will enable
recall and replacement of the Cylinders in case of any nonconformity observed at later stage.

7.4.1.2 Gas Supplier ( Filler )

The Filling Company shall ensure that each cylinder is thoroughly examined before filling. It is
the responsibility of the testing station to verify compliance to these regulations and the
applicable standard to ensure that gas cylinders have been inspected and tested prior to re-
filling.

The filling station shall ensure the following: -

a) Receipt log, for all incoming cylinders is maintained.
b) After receiving inspection, Gas Cylinders found unacceptable are quarantined till the
discrepancies noted are resolved.
c) Report for the non-conforming gas cylinders is issued to the owner for timely corrective
action.
d) Gas Cylinders due for periodic inspection and testing are identified at the receipt stage and
the necessary actions initiated before filling.

7.4.2 Periodic Inspection Requirements

Methods and the Equipment (Tools) used for periodic inspection and testing of the gas cylinders
shall comply with the requirements of the applicable standard. It is emphasized that the
inspection is a mandatory requirement, for the identification of the defects. Each Gas Cylinder
shall be visually inspected externally and internally, for any sign of corrosion or other defects as
detailed below.

7.4.2.1 External Surface Inspection

Each Gas Cylinder shall be externally inspected for:

a) Bulges, dents, cuts, gouges, lamination, cracks,
b) Corrosion - general corrosion or pitting is characterized by reduction in wall thickness over
an area of the Gas Cylinder surface. It occurs externally and / or internally. Line chain or
channel corrosion is characterized by internal and / or external linear pitting and is generally
of limited width.
c) Localized areas of corrosion that may occur externally or internally characterize as isolated
pits.
d) Other defects, such as illegible or unauthorized markings, fire damage, electric arc or torch
burns unauthorized additions or modifications.

7.4.2.2 Internal Surface Inspection

Internal inspection is performed using an inspection lamp of sufficient intensity to identify any
internal defects.

Gas Cylinder with internal corrosion shall be cleaned internally by,

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a) Water jet abrasive cleaning,

b) Flailing,
c) Steam or hot water jet,
d) Chemical cleaning.
e) Internal surface of the Cylinder shall not be damaged during cleaning. After cleaning, the
cylinders shall be inspected again.

7.4.2.3 Checking Cylinder Weight

Weighing is performed against the stamped tare weight of the Gas Cylinders, for checking
weight loss occurred due to Corrosion, during usage.

a) The tare weight of the cylinders used for permanent gases does not include the mass of the
Gas Cylinder valve.
b) The tare weight of cylinders used for liquefiable gases includes the mass of the Gas Cylinder
valve(s) and all permanent fittings.

Any Gas Cylinder having a tare weight less than 95% of the original tare weight, shall be
deemed unfit for further service and be destroyed.

When there is a disparity between the actual and stamped tare weight, unrelated to excessive
corrosion, the correct tare weight shall be established in consultation with TPI authority. The
established tare weight shall be marked on the cylinder and the originally marked tare weight
obliterated.

Where a new or reconditioned valve is fitted, a damaged shroud, base ring or other attachment
is replaced, the Gas Cylinder tare shall be established. If this tare weight differs from the
marked tare, the latter shall be obliterated and the correct tare marked permanently and legibly.

7.4.2.4 Inspection of Gas Cylinder Neck Threads

During internal inspection the internal neck threads of each Gas Cylinder shall be inspected to
ensure that they are of full form, clean and free from burrs and other imperfections.

7.4.2.5 Inspection Of Valves

Each Valve shall be inspected, tested and maintained to ensure satisfactory performance. The
Valve stem and outlet threads shall be checked to ensure that thread diameter, form, length and
taper comply with appropriate Standard. Excessive thread damage or serious deformation of the
Valve body, Hand-wheel, spindle or other components shall be the criteria for replacement of
the components or the Valve assembly.

7.4.3 Pressure Test Requirements

Each Gas Cylinder (except acetylene Cylinders) shall be periodically subjected to either a
hydraulic proof pressure test or a hydraulic volumetric expansion test as per applicable standard.
The test pressure to be applied shall be that stamped on the cylinder.

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Normally a pressure test shall be carried out. However in the following circumstances,
volumetric expansion test may be carried out.

a) For Gas Cylinders used in corrosive environment,

b) In case of any doubt arising from the inspection of the Gas Cylinders.
c) At the discretion of the Company that decides to use volumetric expansion test.

7.4.4 Control Of Non Conforming Gas Cylinders

The owner, user and the gas supplier (filler) shall follow documented procedures for control of
non-conforming Gas Cylinders as per the provisions of applicable standards.

a) Each Organization shall ensure that all incoming and outgoing Gas Cylinders, found
unacceptable, are prevented from further use. Such cylinders that have been identified as
unacceptable shall be clearly marked and segregated to the Quarantine area awaiting
necessary action.

b) It is recommended to compare findings of the periodic inspection and testing with the
Guidance on rejection limits set by the standards. Cylinders approaching the rejection limits
shall be removed from the service and sent to Quarantine area awaiting necessary action.

c) Any Gas Cylinder showing a weight loss due to corrosion, which is more than 5 % of the
original tare weight of the cylinder, shall be deemed unfit for further service and sent to
Quarantine area awaiting necessary action.

d) Cylinders, which are in use/operation and due for the periodic Hydraulic Testing, shall be
removed from the service, segregated and necessary testing shall be arranged for them.

e) Cylinders, which are deemed unsuitable for further service, shall be destroyed as per the
procedure laid down in the standard. (Refer Clause 13 BS 5430)

7.4.5 INSPECTION AND TESTING STATUS

Inspection and test status of the gas cylinder shall be clearly indicated on the gas cylinders by
suitable means to clearly distinguish accepted cylinders from the rejected ones.

7.4.5.1 Receiving inspection

Cylinders shall be suitably marked to indicate the result of inspection and verification. It is
recommended to use colour coding or tagging system for the purpose.

7.4.5.2 Periodic Inspection & Testing

After satisfactory completion of periodic inspection and testing, Gas Cylinders shall be
permanently and legibly marked adjacent to the previous inspection and test marks.

The typical marking shall be as follows,

a) the symbol of the Testing Station,

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b) the date of test (which may be indicated by the month and year or by the year followed by a
number within a circle to denote the quarter of the year)
c)

7.4.5.3 Re-filling (Inspection Release Note)

The Filling Company shall prepare and issue Inspection Release Note along with the filled Gas
cylinder to the QGPC or its contractors. One copy of Inspection Release Note shall be retained
at filling company for records of each gas cylinder delivered. (See the Appendix-A)

7.4.5.4 Hydraulic Testing (Test Date Discs)

It is a mandatory requirement to fit Test Date Discs of Typical Shape and Colour, around the
Neck of each Cylinder, which has been Hydraulically Tested and inspected. This will enable
withdrawal of the Cylinder from service in the Year in which it falls due for the statutory
Testing and Inspection. (See the Table 2)

It is the responsibility of the Filling Station to ensure that the Cylinders are fitted with the Date
Discs, before the cylinders leave the premises of the filling company.

Table-2: Recommended Test Date Discs for Containers

Year of withdrawal Colour and shape of test date disc on containers to be tested
during the year indicated in column-1
Shape Colour
2000 Circular Aluminium
2001 Hexagonal Red
2002 Hexagonal Blue
2003 Hexagonal Yellow
2004 Hexagonal Green
2005 Hexagonal Black
2006 Hexagonal Aluminium
2007 Square Red
2008 Square Blue
2009 Square Yellow
2010 Square Green
2011 Square Black
2012 Square Aluminium
2013 Circular Red

7.4.6 Inspection And Testing Frequencies

All Gas Cylinders shall subject to periodical inspection and testing by the company inspectors
or by the QGPC approved certifying authority surveyors. The periodic inspection frequency is
as per the relevant standard and these regulations. The Owner, User, Filler are responsible for
ensuring that inspection and testing are carried out at specified intervals.

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The inspection frequencies depending upon the type of gases and cylinders are prescribed in
Table 3.

7.4.6.1 Inspection Frequencies For Acetylene Cylinders

Inspection and Testing of Dissolved Acetylene Cylinders shall be subject to the Provisions of
BS EN 1800: 1999.

All cylinders, before being charged with acetylene, shall be subjected to periodic inspection as
per the following intervals:

a) Those containing high-porosity lime silica porous substance, after Twelve months of issue
into service and thereafter at intervals of Five years.

b) Those containing other porous substances, at intervals of Twelve months.

Gas Cylinders due for inspection/tests shall be primarily identified from the permanent records
maintained by the owner/filler. Alternatively, this may be achieved by the use of colour ring or
date disc, located between the valve and the neck of the cylinder or the dates stamped on the gas
cylinder.

7.4.6.2 Inspection Frequencies For Seamless Aluminium Alloy Cylinders

Inspection intervals and survey requirements for offshore and onshore seamless aluminum alloy
cylinders shall be as per the provisions of BS 5045 Part 3.

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Table No.3: Inspection and Test Frequencies for Gas cylinders (excluding Fire & Safety
appliances)

S.No Gas Type / Service External Inspection, Internal

Inspection & Hydraulic
Pressure Test (years)
1 Permanent gases e.g. oxygen, argon, nitrogen, 5
hydrogen, air, helium, xenon, krypton, neon,
boron tri fluoride
2 Corrosive low pressure liquefiable gases, e.g. 5
boron trichloride, carbonyl chloride, chlorine,
chlorine trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen
sulfide, nitrogen tetroxide, nitrosyl chloride,
sulphur dioxide
3 Non-corrosive high-pressure liquefiable gases, 5
e.g. Ethane, Ethylene, Nitrous oxide, Sulphur
hexafluoride, Chlorotrifluoromethane,
Bromotrifluoromethane.
4 Non-corrosive low pressure liquefiable gases, 5
e.g. Ammonia, Butadiene, Butane,
Dimethylether, Ethyl-amine, Ethyl-chloride,
Ethylene-oxide, Refrigerant gases, Methylamin,
Dimethylamine, Trimethlamine, Methyl
bromide, Methyl chloride, Propane,
Cyclopropane, Propylene, Vinyl chloride.
5 Carbon dioxide (excluding fire extinguishing 5
purposes)
6 Gas Mixtures 5

General Notes:

a) There is no general requirement for user to return a gas cylinder for inspection if the
contents have been not used and the inspection/test interval may have lapsed. However, user
is responsible to ensure inspection and testing of the gas cylinder after the contents have
been consumed.

b) Gas Cylinder shall be subjected to external surface inspection & verification of pressure test
requirements prior to every re-filling the gas. It is the filling company responsibility before
re-filling the cylinders to verify the inspection and test marks on the cylinder and ensure that
the statutory pressure test period has not lapsed.

7.5 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

7.5.1 Gas Cylinders

The Users of Gas Cylinders shall set up a procedure for maintenance of Gas Cylinders. A
preventive maintenance program shall be established in consultation with the respective
inspection dept. A suitably qualified person shall be nominated for maintenance of Gas
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cylinders. The cylinders, which require maintenance, shall be segregated, based on the
inspection reports. The periodic preventive maintenance is recommended at least once a year to
avoid failures and to ensure safety of operations.

7.5.2 Valves & Fittings

Each valve shall be inspected and maintained so that it will perform satisfactorily during
service. All threads shall be checked to ensure that the thread diameters, form, length and taper
are satisfactory. If threads show signs of distortion, deformation or burring, these faults shall be
rectified. Valves shall be replaced if there is excessive thread damage or deformation of the
valve body, hand wheel, spindle or other components.
Maintenance of the valve shall include general cleaning, and replacement of worn or damaged
components and replacement of packing, where necessary.

Where the use of lubricants is permitted, only those lubricants approved for specific gas service
shall be used.

Re-valving: Each Gas Cylinder shall be re-valved during the inspection of the valve using a
suitable jointing material and applying torque appropriate to the service pressure. (Ref. Table 3,
BS 5430, Part 2)

7.5.3 Painting and Coating

Cylinder external surface requiring painting shall be cleaned by grit blasting to SA2 or SA3
(depending on type of paint) finish as appropriate. The painting shall be carried out as

Where necessary each Gas Cylinder shall be repainted in accordance with BS1089-3,
BS EN1319 or BS 4001, Part 1 as applicable.

Where the surface is protected by zinc coating, the application and thickness should be agreed
between the customer (QGPC, affiliates) and the supplier (contractor).

7.5.4 Minor /Major Repairs

Minor repairs such as reforming damaged shrouds, base rings and handles, which do not
involve welding or heating of the pressure containing parts, can be carried out without
subsequent heat treatment.

Major Repairs

Repairs involving welding or heating to the pressure containing parts shall be carried out only
after the approval from competent engineer. A competent engineer who can ensure that the
repairs will not significantly impair the integrity of the Gas cylinder shall approve repairs to be
carried out as per relevant standard.
a) Repairs including welding and de-denting shall be carried out by qualified person as per
approved procedures.
b) After hot work, the competent engineer shall make the decision for heat treatment. The heat
treatment shall be carried out as per the approved procedure.
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c) After major repairs the gas cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic test at testing station
and certified by one of the QGPC approved certifying authority.

Records of any repairs (minor / major) and subsequent inspection/tests carried out for each gas
cylinder shall be maintained for verification and review.

7.6 CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS

7.6.1 General

All the measuring instruments such as pressure gauges, weighing machines and thickness
measuring gauges used for the gas cylinder inspection shall be periodically calibrated. A
competent person shall carry the calibration as per established procedure and certificate issued
by a recognised calibration agency and records shall be verified at the time of Audit. All Gauges
shall carry calibration status with date of calibration and due date for next calibration.

7.6.2 Testing Stations

Testing stations shall establish a procedure for periodical calibration of the instrumentation used
for hydraulic testing and measuring weight of the gas cylinders. Records of such testing
equipment and calibration shall be maintained. Each test equipment and instrumentation shall be
clearly marked with date of calibration and next date of calibration (refer to General
requirements Clause 7.6.1)

7.7 STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION

7.7.1 Handling & Storage

7.7.1.1 Handling, storage & delivery of gas cylinder are of critical concern to the QGPC, as majority of
the damages and deterioration occur during these activities. Therefore Owners, Users & Fillers
shall establish and implement a procedure for these activities.

7.7.1.2 Handling of the Gas cylinders should be as per the methods specified in the relevant standards

7.7.1.3 Storage of the Gas Cylinders shall only be done at the designated areas. Cylinders shall be
vertically arranged with their valves in uppermost. Condition of the cylinders that are stored for
longer duration without use, shall be checked at periodic intervals.

The requirements for storage areas shall be as follows:

a) Shall be away from general storage areas and only accessible to authorised personnel
b) Shall be free from flammable material, heaters or source of direct heat.
c) Shall be such that cylinders can be removed quickly in case of emergency and shall be
easily accessible.
d) Shall have designated places for separating Filled cylinders, empty cylinders and non-
conforming cylinders.

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e) Shall have segregation of Cylinders as per the contents, which shall be stored in rows
separated by passages for easy access.
f) Shall have adequate fire extinguishing facilities and adequate ventilation.

7.7.1.4 The delivery (Receipt and Dispatch) from the storage area to the user as well as to the supplier
shall be done through methods of authorisation (such as Delivery Notes or Manifest) and
records of such activities shall be maintained.

7.7.2 Transportation

The following minimum requirements shall be followed for transportation of gas cylinders at
any location,
a) Cylinders shall be handled with care and shall not be subject to rolling, dropping, dragging
and shocks.
b) Gas cylinders, whether empty or filled, should not be transported with any other material.
Where required to be transported with other material, clear separation shall be ensured from
other material.
c) Transportation of Gas cylinder to offshore locations is permitted through certified Gas racks
only. Cylinders shall be securely fastened in the racks and no ol ose Cylinders are allowed to
be transported.
d) Gas cylinders with differing contents shall not be transported together in a Gas rack.

7.7.2.1 Transportation by Road Vehicles,

a) Cylinder shall be vertically and securely mounted during transport by road vehicles.
Cylinders shall not project from the vehicle constraints.
b) Vehicles for transportation of cylinders shall be clean and free from inflammable material.
The vehicles shall meet national safety requirements as regards to accessories and
performance.
c) Each vehicle assigned for transportation of Gas cylinders shall be provided with at least two
dry powder fire extinguishers of 12-Kg capacity each.
d) Cylinders loaded on a vehicle shall not be subjected to direct effect of engine exhaust.
Smoking in and around the vehicle is not permitted.
e) The quantity of cylinders loaded on the vehicle shall not be more than the licensed capacity
of the vehicle and the vehicle speed shall not exceed 60 km/hr.
f) Vehicles loaded with filled Gas cylinders shall not be left unattended on any QGPC site.

7.8 TRAINING & QUALIFICATION NEEDS

7.8.1 General

All the personnel involved in any activity related to the Gas cylinders shall be given the
awareness training on the provisions of the regulations. The training should cover as a
minimum, the usage, hazards, warning labels, storage, handling and transportation. Personnel
performing activities that can affect the implementation of the regulations (such as, but not
limited to, purchasing, maintenance & inspection) shall be trained adequately.

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The personnel involved in the operation of gas cylinders shall be trained through internationally
recognised Compressed Gas Safety Trainers (CGST).

The training records shall be retained at personnel or administrative section.

7.8.2 Testing Stations

Competent Person undertaking periodic inspection and testing of the gas cylinders shall be
qualified through practical experience and training. A minimum qualification of secondary
school diploma/certification or equivalent with a minimum of five years experience in the field
is essential. A thorough understanding of the applicable Standards and Equipment is essential as
a minimum prerequisite for the Competent Person. The Testing Station shall maintain records of
the Training for Competent Personnel.

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

8.1 The Regulations identify the following activities pertaining to Gas Cylinders. A comprehensive
procedure shall be established to cover following activities for effective implementation of the
Regulations.

a)
b) Implementation of the Regulations
c) Purchasing
d) Identification and Traceability
e) Maintenance, Inspection and Testing
f) Calibration Requirements
g) Non conformities and Corrective & Preventive Measures
h) Handling, Storage, Preservation and Delivery methods
i) Quality Records
j) Periodic Auditing
k) Training and Qualification.

8.2 Internal Auditing

8.2.1 Owners, Users and Fillers of the Gas Cylinders shall establish a Procedure for Internal Audits of
the area under their control (including contractors / subcontractors) to ensure that the
requirements of the Regulations are being effectively implemented. Auditors independent of the
area to be audited shall perform audit. Audit findings such as nonconformance/observations
shall be recorded in Audit Reports and brought to the notice of the concerned personnel for
initiating timely corrective and preventive actions. Implementation of the proposed corrective
and preventive actions shall be verified through follow up audit at mutually agreed period.
Records of the Audit findings shall be maintained for review at External Auditing.

8.2.2 QGPC QA Dept. shall arrange audits on the QGPC sites, contractors / subcontractors, suppliers,
filling stations (termed as auditee) to verify effective implementation of the regulations. These
audits shall be conducted with formal notification to the auditee. QGPC approved third party
auditors shall carry out such audits.

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8.2.3 Auditee must cooperate with the auditor and provide any documents and assistance to execute
such audits. Audit findings shall be recorded on corrective action requests and discussed with
the concerned area representative for initiating timely Corrective and preventive measures.
Follow up audits shall be conducted for verification of the corrective and preventive actions
implemented by the auditee.

8.2.4 Audit findings, which are safety related, shall result in the Gas Cylinder being removed to
Quarantine area until the necessary actions have been completed and the documents are
available.

9.0 QUALITY RECORDS

9.1 Filling Company Records

Filling Company (at Test Station) shall retain Inspection and test records of each Gas cylinder
for not less than the interval between tests specified in Tables 1 and 2. The original records shall
Appendix-A). For
cylinders owned by a filling company the record shall include the following information as a
minimum,

a) Owner
b) Type of gas contained
c) Serial Number
d) Manufacturing standard/code
e) Tare or empty mass as tested
f) Inspection type
g) Test pressure and method of test ( Volumetric or Proof )
h) Result of inspection / Test
i) Test date and data as stamped
j) Inspector / Supervisor
k) Third Party company name (if applicable)
l) Details of any modifications made to the Gas Cylinders

9.2 OWNER / USER RECORDS

9.2.1 Company Gas Cylinders Register

Inspection Division shall maintain register of Portable and Fixed Gas Cylinder owned by the
Company. The register shall be in the electronic data form and consists of two files as follows,

I.) Gas Cylinders Data file shall have the following information (see clause11.3):

a) Type of gas
b) Serial Number.
c) Manufacturing standard/code
d) Capacity.
e) Tare weight as tested.
f) Initial Test Data as stamped.

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g) Colour
h) Allocation.
i) WIN number (if applicable).

II.) Gas Cylinder Inspection and Certification Data file should have the following
information (see Appendix-D):

a) Serial number.
b) Initial Pressure Test Certificate Number
c) Initial Test pressure
d) Next Inspection due date
e) Next pressure test due date
f) Inspection type
g) Result of Inspection and/or test
h) Date of survey
i) Inspector
j) Third party company name (if applicable)
k) Details of any modification made on the Gas Cylinder

The registers shall be maintained and updated by Inspection Department and used for
monitoring certification of Company owned Gas Cylinders.

9.2.2 Record

The Compliance and Test Certificates in original shall be filed within Inspection Department
and copies will be provided as required by the operational divisions. The record shall also have
the Register of Portable and Fixed Gas Cylinder (computerized) at Inspection Division.

10.0 GAS CYLINDERS FOR FIRE & SAFETY APPLICATIONS

10.1 Gas Cylinders Classification and Use

These Gas Cylinders are classified in two categories

I.) Portable & semi-portable Fire Extinguishers

The types of portable & semi-portable fire extinguishers in use on QGPC sites
a) Water (Stored Pressure)
b) Dry Powder (Cartridge type)
c) Carbon dioxide

The Use of Portable Halon fire extinguishers is prohibited on QGPC sites as per the Montreal
Protocol.

II.) Breathing Apparatus cylinders

The following sizes are used in QGPC for Breathing Apparatus (BA)

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a) 2 Ltrs, 2.5 Ltrs, 3 Ltrs, 6 Ltrs, 9 Ltrs portable cylinders used in Breathing Apparatus Sets
b) 50 Ltrs cylinders used in BA Cascade system.

Note that Clauses 1 to 9 of the regulations apply to Breathing Apparatus Cylinders also.
Clause10 deals with cylinders used for fire extinguishing purpose only.

10.2 Responsibilities

Fire & Safety Department has the overall responsibility to monitor the implementation of these
requirements on all QGPC sites as well as the contractors. The SF Dept. operation divisions
ensure that gas cylinders in use in their operational areas comply with the requirements of these
regulations. Contractors working for QGPC shall also comply with the same requirements.
10.3 Identification & traceability

10.3.1 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be painted signal red as per ANSI/Euro Standard or as per
British Standard BS 381C colour code specified as in the Table-4 below,

Table 4. Colour Coding

Extinguishing Media Colour BS 381C Ref RAL Colour Ref.

Water Red 537 RAL 3000
Foam Pale Cream 352 RAL 9001
Powder Blue 166 RAL 5002
Carbon Dioxide Black - RAL 9005

10.4 Inspection & testing

10.4.1 Periodic Inspection

I.) Owners and users shall ensure that Fire Extinguishing Cylinders are inspected at least once a
year as per the requirements of British Standard BS 5306 Part 3, Section 8 and any specific
procedures recommended by the manufacturer. The inspection shall be performed by a
competent person using recommended tools, material and equipment only.

II.)

inspection and identifying mark of the competent person. It is recommended to colour code

and identifying mark of the competent person. It is recommended to colour code such
elements with a green square mark.

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10.4.2 Periodic Testing &Discharge

I.) All the Fire Extinguishing Cylinders shall be test discharged as per the requirements of
British Standard BS 5306 PART 3, Section 9 as per the intervals given in Table 5. The test
discharging shall be carried out at agencies approved by QGPC SF Department.

Table 5.

Extinguishing Media Interval of Test Discharge

Water (Stored Pressure) 4 Years
Water (Gas Cartridge Type) 5 Years
Powder (Stored Pressure) 5 Years
Powder (Gas Cartridge Type) 5 Years
Carbon Dioxide (All Types) 10 Years
Note: These tests shall be carried out at the specified interval even if an additional test has
been carried out intermittently due to replacement of some part.

II.) The Fire Extinguishing Cylinders shall be re-examined and recharged after the Test
discharging as per relevant clauses of section 8 and section 4 of British Standard BS 5306
Part3 respectively. Extinguishers that fail to operate satisfactorily shall be taken out of
service. Date of recharging shall be marked on the fire Extinguishing Cylinders found
satisfactory.

10.5 Maintenance

Owners and users shall ensure that the Fire Extinguishing Cylinders are maintained as per the
requirements of British Standard BS 5306 Part 3, section 8. The maintenance shall be carried
out by a competent person using recommended tools, material and equipment.

10.6 Calibration

Refer to clause 7.6 of the regulation

10.7 Records

Owner/User (including the contractors) of Fire Extinguishing Cylinders shall maintain

computerised Database record of Portable and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Cylinders. The database
shall be in the electronic format consisting of two files i.e. Gas Cylinder Data and Gas Cylinder
Inspection and Certification Data. Records of any maintenance carried out on the Fire
Extinguishing Cylinders shall also be maintained.

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11.0 APPENDICES

11.1 APPENDIX A
INSPECTION RELEASE NOTE

NOTE: Header Shall Have Name & Full Address Of The Filling Company

INSPECTION RELEASE NOTE

OWNER /USER : IRN NO:

DATE :
GAS CYLINDER (TYPE) :
CYLINDER MANUF. GAS TARE CYLINDER TEST DATE DISC
SERIAL NO: SPEC. CONTENTS WEIGHT CAPACITY DETAILS
(ACTUAL IN (in Cubic Meters) (AS PER TABLE-2,
KGs.) Section-7.4.5)

INSPECTION STATUS PRESSURE TEST DETAILS

Physical Condition: Working Pressure :
(Internal & External Surface) Test Pressure :
Date Of Test :
Test Status : Passed/failed
EXPANSION TEST DETAILS :

LAST DATE OF INSPECTION: LAST DATE OF HYDRO TEST :

DUE DATE OF INSPECTION : DUE DATE OF HYDRO TEST :
COLOUR CODE DETAILS REFERENCE STANDARD

REMARKS:

FILLING COMPANY (INSPECTION DIVISION) Third Party Signature &Seal

(Only for Hydro test witness)
Name Of The Inspector:
Signature:

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11.2 APPENDIX B
REQUEST FOR WAIVER

SPONSORING DEPT. REPRESENTATIVE Telephone No.:

Name: Fax No.:

Signature: Designation:

FOR QGPC DEPARTMENTS

AREA OF OFFSHORE FIELDS ONSHORE FIELDS OTHERS

OPERATION (specify)
(tick as PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 HALUL MESSAIEED NODCO DUKHAN
appropriate
& write section
underneath)

FOR CONTRACTORS
PROJECT / COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE AREA OF OPERATION
CONTRACT NAME
NO.
ONSHORE OFFSHORE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ID NO. CERTIFICATE NO.

PERIOD WAIVER REQUIRED: FROM: TO:

REASON FOR REQUESTING THIS WAIVER:

APPLICABLE CLAUSE OF QGPC-REG-Q-002:

RESTRICTION PARAMETER TO BE IDENTIFIED TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION:

REVIEW BY SAFETY DEPARTMENT:

Agreed by: Operation Dept. Agreed by: QAA/3 Approved by: OM / DR Manager
Representative

Signature: Signature: Signature:

Date: Date: Date:

Enclose: Inspection Release Note

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11.3 APPENDIX C

GAS CYLINDER DATA FILE

(Computer Update periodically)

CYLINDER MANUF. TYPE OF TARE WEIGHT CYLINDER INITIALTEST DATA COLOUR ALLOCATION WIN NUMBER
SERIAL NO: SPEC. GAS ACTUAL-(KGs.) CAPACITY AS STAMPED (If applicable)
CONTENTS (Cubic Meters)

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11.4 APPENDIX D

GAS CYLINDER INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION DATA FILE

(Computer Update Periodically)

CYLINDER INITIAL PRESSURE TEST INSPECTION PR. TEST DUE INSPECTION RESULT OF DATE OF INSPECTOR DETAILS OF
SERIAL NO. DUE DATE DATE TYPE INSPECTION SURVEY MODIFICATION
CERTIFICA TEST OR PR. TEST IN TPI
TE NO. PRESSURE HOUSE

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11.5 APPENDIX E

REVISION HISTORY LOG

Revision Number:

Item Revised Reason for Change:

Changes Made:

Item Revised Reason for Change:

Changes Made:

Item Revised Reason for Change:

Changes Made:

Note:

The revision history log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall contain a
written audit trail of the reason why the changes have occurred, what the changes were, and the
date at which the changes were made.

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