API 2217A REDLINE : 2009

1 Scope and Special Considerations
2 Normative References
3 Definitions
4 Administrative Controls
5 Hazards and Risks
6 Pre-entry Considerations
7 Personal Protection
8 Other Considerations
Annex A - State of Maine Checklist for Breathing Air
          Quality and Use
Bibliography

Gives guidelines for safely entering and working in and near confined spaces that have inert atmospheres and can aid employers in preparing specific procedures for working safely in inert confined spaces, recognizing that because of its unique nature, the hazards and requirements for inert entry are generally greater than for "normal" permit-required confined space (PRCS) entry.