K-Tag K928

Gas Equipment – Labeling Equipment and Cylinders

This regulation requires that oxygen and gas equipment used in healthcare facilities be properly labeled, including 'OXYGEN-USE NO OIL' markings on metering equipment and pressure reducing regulators, permanent gas-designation labels on flowmeters and dispensing apparatus, manufacturer/supplier identification on oxygen equipment, and cylinder labeling per CGA C-7 standards. Color coding alone may not be used to identify cylinder contents, and all labels must be durable enough to withstand cleaning and disinfection. This is a physical plant/safety standard derived from NFPA 99 and applies to facility infrastructure rather than to a specific behavioral health, IDD, ABA, or foster care level of care.

K928 Gas Equipment – Labeling Equipment and Cylinders 
Equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are so labeled. 
Oxygen metering equipment and pressure reducing regulators are labeled 
"OXYGEN-USE NO OIL". Flowmeters, pressure reducing regulators, and 
oxygen-dispensing apparatus are clearly and permanently labeled 
designating the gases for which they are intended. Oxygen-metering 
equipment, pressure reducing regulators, humidifiers, and nebulizers are 
labeled with name of manufacturer or supplier. Cylinders and containers 
are labeled in accordance with CGA C-7. Color coding is not utilized as the 
primary method of determining cylinder or container contents. All labeling is 
durable and withstands cleaning or disinfecting. 
11.5.3.1 (NFPA 99)