Where can I find US regulations on pumps?

Question

Particularly chemical pumps, their required specifications, etc. I also need to know about any regulations concerning electronics to be used near explosive liquids (primarily Methanol). I have looked through OSHA 1910.106, "Flammable and combustible liquids," but I wasn't able to find enough information.

I need to know the regulations for every State, so that my product is compliant with all regulations nation wide.

Answer 1

Just above the gas and where you would put the credit card in. at the top left hand corner.

Answer 2

I would look under "Process Safety Management"
1910.103 (j)(2) to (j)(6) applies to pumps
Here they are, and they're vague.

1910.119(j)(2)
Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.
..1910.119(j)(3)

1910.119(j)(3)
Training for process maintenance activities. The employer shall train each employee involved in maintaining the on-going integrity of process equipment in an overview of that process and its hazards and in the procedures applicable to the employee's job tasks to assure that the employee can perform the job tasks in a safe manner.
1910.119(j)(4)
Inspection and testing.
1910.119(j)(4)(i)
Inspections and tests shall be performed on process equipment.
1910.119(j)(4)(ii)
Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
1910.119(j)(4)(iii)
The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.
1910.119(j)(4)(iv)
The employer shall document each inspection and test that has been performed on process equipment. The documentation shall identify the date of the inspection or test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection or test.
..1910.119(j)(5)

1910.119(j)(5)
Equipment deficiencies. The employer shall correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation.
1910.119(j)(6)
Quality assurance.
1910.119(j)(6)(i)
In the construction of new plants and equipment, the employer shall assure that equipment as it is fabricated is suitable for the process application for which they will be used.
1910.119(j)(6)(ii)
Appropriate checks and inspections shall be performed to assure that equipment is installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions.
1910.119(j)(6)(iii)
The employer shall assure that maintenance materials, spare parts and equipment are suitable for the process application for which they will be used.


Finally, the American Society of Safety Engineers or ASSE should have what you're looking for, in addition to industry standards. Your pumps must have to be certified by someone right?

Answer 3

it depends on ur place of residence. every state has different regulations