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Steam Line Safety

Purpose:

To provide procedure to be followed to prevent steam or hot condensate from being pushed back through the return system to open pipes where work is performed.

Policies and Procedures:

When working on main steam lines, zone values and drip legs is as follows:

When opening lines on heat systems in buildings with several zone values, all zones should be shut or the main steam valve closed before opening the system to make repairs.

Date of Policy:

February 1994