Maintenance
April 2020 6-12 06-237619-001
6-9 INSPECTION PROCEDURES- 5 YEAR (CFR)
In addition to performing the 2 year inspection, for cylinders subject to the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) perform the following procedures every 5 years:
6-9.1 Inspection and Retest Procedures for Kidde IGS System UN
Specification Cylinders
A cylinder that is damaged or corroded should be emptied, retested and restamped in
accordance with CFR Title 49, Section 180.207.
All Kidde IGS System cylinders are designed, fabricated, and factory tested at 450 BAR (6527
psig) in compliance with UN 9809-2 specifications as stamped on each cylinder.
Two sets of regulations will apply to periodic inspection and test procedures depending on
the following:
6-9.1.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge
These cylinders are governed by NFPA 2001, 2015 Edition regulations. Cylinders in continuous
service without discharge require a complete external visual inspection every five years in
accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet C-6, Section 3 except that the
cylinders need not be emptied or stamped while under pressure. Record date of inspection on
record tag attached to each cylinder. Where the visual inspection shows damage or corrosion,
the cylinder shall be emptied, retested and restamped in accordance with CFR Title 49, Section
180.207.
6-9.1.2 Discharged Cylinders
Per NFPA 2001, discharged cylinders must not be charged if more than five years have elapsed
since the last test date stamped on the cylinder. The cylinders must be retested and restamped
in accordance with CFR Title 49, Section 180.207. before charging.
6-9.1.3 Charged Cylinders Needing to be Transported
Per NFPA 2001, cylinders that are charged and need to be transported, must not be shipped if
more than five years have elapsed since the last test date stamped on the cylinder. The
cylinders must be retested and restamped in accordance with DOT Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Title 49, Section 180.213.
6-9.2 Inspection and Retest Procedures for Flexible Hoses
Regardless of condition, hoses must be hydrostatically tested every 5 years and replaced if
necessary.
Cylinder State Hydrostatic Test Required* See Section
Cylinder Continuously in Service without a Discharge No Section 6-9.1.1
Discharge Cylinders Yes Section 6-9.1.2
Charged Cylinders Requiring Transport Yes Section 6-9.1.3
*
Test is required if more than five years have elapsed since the last test date stamped on the cylinder.
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