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For above ground tanks, minimum distance from structure according to NFPA 58: No restriction for tanks < 125 gallons 10 feet for tanks 125 - 500 gallons 25 f
by ZYbCRq22HbJ2y7 2y ago
For above ground tanks, minimum distance from structure according to NFPA 58:
No restriction for tanks < 125 gallons
10 feet for tanks 125 - 500 gallons
25 feet for tanks 1,000 - 2,000 gallons
A summary here: https://www.cfins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Propane-Container-Distance-Safety.pdf https://www.cfins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Propane-Con...
> A battery fire, I have no idea how to deal with
If its a small battery, like any other fire.
- bsder 2y agoBut you also need a generator to go with that propane tank. And that generator has quite a few code restrictions, too.
- themaninthedark 2y agoOnly if using the propane for power. Parent talked about manufactured homes and non-traditional financing, I would be hazard they are talking about single and double wide trailers. In this case, the propane would most likely be used for heating and cooking.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoIs NFPA 58 law? There are counties in the US that don't even have staffed building permits.
- bluGill 2y agoIn some places. In others it isn't law, but your insurance company will put it in the contract and so the courts will side with the insurance company denying claims if you violate it. Some places have a different law, and some insurance companies have different things in their contract.