29 CFR Part 1926
§ 1926.441 — Batteries and battery charging
OSHA 1926 · Subpart K — Electrical. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
§ 1926.441 Batteries and battery charging. (a) General requirements. (1) Batteries of the unsealed type shall be located in enclosures with outside vents or in well ventilated rooms and shall be arranged so as to prevent the escape of fumes, gases, or electrolyte spray into other areas. (2) Ventilation shall be provided to ensure diffusion of the gases from the battery and to prevent the accumulation of an explosive mixture. (3) Racks and trays shall be substantial and shall be treated to make them resistant to the electrolyte. (4) Floors shall be of acid resistant construction unless…
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