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LPG Codes & LP Storage Tanks Clearances
LPG Codes & LP Storage Tanks Clearances
How important is having your gas piping installed and maintained correctly? Outside of the vital safety aspects regarding gas piping installation, there are several other reasons to have it done right. LPG and NG piping systems for both residential and commercial gas supply systems are under the oversight of several agencies: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), and other agencies of the federal government are a few of the organizations that play major roles in developing regulations, codes, and standards to ensure the safe transportation, storage, handling, and use of propane. Other more localized governing bodies responsible for the safe use of gas in homes and businesses are the authorities having jurisdiction over cities and towns. In some locations, building inspectors, fire marshals, or a combination of both can be responsible for signing off on gas work done. The most important and one that supersedes most is whether the manufacturer’s specifications have been followed closely when installing gas appliances.
Propane and NG licensed technicians are bound by as many as six code books. These rules are designed to keep you, the customer, safe and your gas equipment running at peak performance. But it's not just about safety. These regulations are the primary guidelines used by insurance companies when evaluating property. They also rely on these strict regulations when assessing fault and cause regarding claims made when damage occurs. Whether it's a damage claim caused by failure from electrical, water, structural, gas, or a combination of these, one of the first items evaluated is whether codes have been implemented and adhered to when installing gas systems.
How important is having your gas piping installed and maintained correctly? Outside of the vital safety aspects regarding gas piping installation, there are several other reasons to have it done right. LPG and NG piping systems for both residential and commercial gas supply systems are under the oversight of several agencies: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), and other agencies of the federal government are a few of the organizations that play major roles in developing regulations, codes, and standards to ensure the safe transportation, storage, handling, and use of propane. Other more localized governing bodies responsible for the safe use of gas in homes and businesses are the authorities having jurisdiction over cities and towns. In some locations, building inspectors, fire marshals, or a combination of both can be responsible for signing off on gas work done. The most important and one that supersedes most is whether the manufacturer’s specifications have been followed closely when installing gas appliances.
Propane and NG licensed technicians are bound by as many as six code books. These rules are designed to keep you, the customer, safe and your gas equipment running at peak performance. But it's not just about safety. These regulations are the primary guidelines used by insurance companies when evaluating property. They also rely on these strict regulations when assessing fault and cause regarding claims made when damage occurs. Whether it's a damage claim caused by failure from electrical, water, structural, gas, or a combination of these, one of the first items evaluated is whether codes have been implemented and adhered to when installing gas systems.
LP Storage Tanks Clearances
LP Storage Tanks Clearances
There are many different rules enforced by the National Fire Prevention Association *(NFPA) regarding clearances for LP storage tanks from buildings, ignition sources, exhaust venting from homes or equipment, windows and doors, and more. Locating the LP storage tank in a spot that is practical for the delivery of propane, NFPA code friendly, and, most important to many people, also aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Of course, you don’t have to make that decision alone. OPS is here to help you find the right place to meet these goals.
The NFPA code requirements are the starting point for deciding where to place an LP storage tank. The diagram below shows clearance options that OPS will consider when we arrive to help find the best placement for your LP storage tank. From there, other considerations can be taken into account.
One important rule not shown in the LP tank clearance diagram is that any single LP storage tank over 125 gallons must be located a minimum of 10’ from a building or insurable structure. However, you can have up to (4) LP storage tanks of 125 gallons (or less) against a building. All LP storage tank clearances apply to underground LP storage tanks as well.
There are many different rules enforced by the National Fire Prevention Association *(NFPA) regarding clearances for LP storage tanks from buildings, ignition sources, exhaust venting from homes or equipment, windows and doors, and more. Locating the LP storage tank in a spot that is practical for the delivery of propane, NFPA code friendly, and, most important to many people, also aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Of course, you don’t have to make that decision alone. OPS is here to help you find the right place to meet these goals.
The NFPA code requirements are the starting point for deciding where to place an LP storage tank. The diagram below shows clearance options that OPS will consider when we arrive to help find the best placement for your LP storage tank. From there, other considerations can be taken into account.
One important rule not shown in the LP tank clearance diagram is that any single LP storage tank over 125 gallons must be located a minimum of 10’ from a building or insurable structure. However, you can have up to (4) LP storage tanks of 125 gallons (or less) against a building. All LP storage tank clearances apply to underground LP storage tanks as well.
LPG Codes & Agencies
LPG Codes & Agencies