2006-10-03 12:30:25 · 7 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is a code, and it is nationally recognized by most all states and municipalities as the minimum standard.
It’s NFPA 58, the LP- Gas code. See Appendix I Container Spacing.
The boiled down version is that a container under 125 gallons can be placed right next to a building.
Containers from 125 to 500 gallons must have a minimum distance of 10 feet.
Containers from 501 to 2000gallons must have a minimum distance of 25 feet, with a provision to reduce the distance to 10 feet, provided there are no other fuel storage containers with in 10 feet.
2006-10-03 17:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by lpgnh3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my gas company put a 100 gal tank in place the installer told me the only requirement was that the tank be at at least 36" from any opening like a window or door. This is measured from the valve stem to the closest point of the opening. I'm not sure if this is local code or a national requirement. Call your local gas company or building inspector.
2006-10-04 02:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS far as I know there is no distance by "code". The regulator manufacturers have a standard of 60 feet. If you are 60 feet or closer to the nearest gas appliance, you can use a single stage regulator. If you are farther than 60 feet, you need to use two regulators. One at the tank, and then one at the house. I live in Kansas. Hope this helps! Good luck!
2006-10-03 15:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by djjay_2000_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if it varies from state to state or not anyways i don't know the answer all i can say is i have a house that was built in the late 50s and i have two big tanks that where installed by the propane company and regularly filled each month and both tanks are right up against my house i live in maryland
2006-10-03 12:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by simplemanmd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be 50 feet away from a structure
2006-10-03 12:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, there's no national standard. So, it would be city or county
code compliant standard. I've seen a lot in the county where I live and I
don't recall them being any farther than 20' or so.
2006-10-03 13:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by wallyinsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a distance usually they are as close as possible. They are extremely strong but if it concerns you keep it at a more comfortable distance or have it burried.
2006-10-03 13:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋