Safety Standard for Acetylene

STANDARDS FOR ACETYLENE GAS PRODUCTION:

  • NFPA – 51A
  • IS 8471
  • UL-408T
  • RAC-203
  • EIGA (IGC Doc 51/02)
  • Section 8 of the ASME Code

What Is NFPA 51A?

Our acetylene plants are standardized as per NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 51A rules and regulations.  It defines to provide safeguards for the protection of the plants, their employees, and the public.

Abbreviation: NFPA
Formation: 1896
Headquarters: Quincy, Massachusetts

UL-408T

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a safety consulting and certification company headquartered in in Northbrook, Illinois.  UL-408T certification stands for public adoption of electricity and the drafting of safety standards for electrical devices and components. The company has got  offices in 46 countries and was established in 1894.The company offers safety-related certification, validation, testing, inspection, auditing, advising and training services to a number of customers such as manufacturers, retailers, policymakers, regulators, service companies, and consumers.

The UL Certification Mark
Abbreviation
UL Motto Working for a safer world

EIGA (IGC Doc 51/02)

The EIGA – (IGC Doc 51/02) (European Industrial Gases Association) is a safety certification organization standing for the vast majority of European and a number of non-European companies designing, developing and supplying industrial, medical and food gases. It ensures that member companies achieve the highest level of safety and environmental care in the handling of gases. EIGA is connected to other Standardization and Regulatory Organizations and Authorities.

Section 8 of the ASME Code

Any machinery that complies with section 8 of the ASME Code is safe for use as it is approved for its quality. All plant manufacturers are required comply with the requirements of the ASME Code if they want to sell their machinery into North America. ASME Code defines internationally recognized standards for the design, manufacture, inspection, erection, commission, installation and testing of all kinds of machines.