Air System & Tank Regulations Overview

Overview

A complete overview of the compliance, safety, and inspection standards governing compressed air and CO₂ systems in regulated paintball play.

Key Points

• All tanks must meet recognized manufacturing and safety certifications
• Hydrostatic test dates determine legality for use
• Regulators must remain unmodified and within approved output pressures
• Unsafe or expired tanks must be removed immediately from play

Details

Air system and tank regulations define the safety and compliance requirements for compressed-air and CO₂ cylinders used in paintball. These rules ensure that all cylinders meet industry safety standards, function within approved pressure limits, and remain structurally sound.

All tanks must be manufactured to recognized specifications such as DOT (United States), Transport Canada (TC), or CE (European Union) standards. These specifications cover cylinder materials, pressure ratings, and required labeling.

Hydrostatic test dates printed on the tank determine whether it is legal for regulated play. Tanks must not be used past their hydro-test expiration, and officials may check dates at any time.

Regulators attached to tanks must retain their original components and must not exceed event-approved output pressure ranges. Unauthorized regulator tampering or removal of safety components is prohibited.

Any tank showing signs of structural wear, damage, leakage, or improper labeling must be immediately removed from play for safety reasons.

Related Topics

• Regulator Output & Pressure Compliance Rules
• Burst Disk & Pressure Relief Safety Standards
• Hydrostatic Testing & Certification Rules
• Tank Handling & Filling Procedures
• Equipment Rules & Legality in 1v1 Paintball