It is against most fire codes (except for very small cylinders which can be stored horizontally if they are protected against rolling (add a chock of some sort). Check your jurisdiction t o see if NFPA or IFC codes are in effect. CGA is another good reference source .
H ave a safe day,
Donna Majewski
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
(a Chemtura company)
EHS Regional Manager
Ph: 765-497-6254
Fax: 765-497-5995
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as
Cylinders Horizontally
Excuse the cross-postings.
Besides not storing acetylene (and other fuel gases) horizontally, can you think of any reason why gas cylinders can’t be stored horizontally?
Thanks,
Debbie
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