3.14 Special requirements for the carriage of liquefied gases
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3.14 Special requirements for the carriage of liquefied gases

  3.14.1 Each enclosed space used for handling or storage of a liquefied gas should be fitted with a sensor continuously monitoring the oxygen content of the space and an alarm indicating low oxygen concentration. For semi-enclosed spaces portable equipment may also be acceptable.

  3.14.2 Drip trays resistant to cryogenic temperatures should be provided at manifolds transferring liquefied gases or at other flanged connections in the liquefied gas system.

  3.14.3 For the carriage of liquid nitrogen the requirements of 17.19 of the International Gas Carrier Code should apply.

  3.14.4 The construction of cargo tanks and cargo piping systems for liquefied nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide should be to the satisfaction of the Administration.

  3.14.5 Emergency shutoff valves should be provided in liquid outlet lines from each liquefied gas tank. The controls for the emergency shutoff valves should meet the requirements given in 3.7.2 for remote shutdown devices.


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