Consideration should be given to the customer's desires as to location of LP-gas containers, and the ease of exchanging cylinders or refilling the storage tanks with the delivery truck -- BUT precedence must be given to municipal and provincial or state regulations and the Federal Propane Installation Code (B149 in Canada - NFPA 58 in the USA). Refer to these standards when planning placement of LP-Gas containers. Copies are available from the respective agencies.

The Charts following are reprinted with permission of NFPA 58 - 1992, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Copyright 1992, Quinsy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA on the proper placement of cylinders and tanks which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.

Location of DOT Cylinders

Notes

From NFPA 58, Appendix G
Federal, provincial, state and local ordinances and regulations may differ and should be observed at all times.

1. Five foot minimum between relief valve discharge and external source of ignition (air conditioner), direct vent, or mechanical ventilation system (attic fan)
2. If the DOT cylinder is filled on site from a bulk truck, the filling connection and vent valve must be at least ten feet from any external source of ignition, direct vent, or mechanical ventilation system

Location of ASME Containers

Notes:

From NFPA 58, Appendix G
Federal, provincial, state and local ordinances and regulations may differ and should be observed at all times.

1. Regardless of its size, any ASME tank filled on-site must be located so that the filling connection and fixed liquid level gauge are at least 10 feet from any external source of ignition (i.e. open flame, window A/C, compressor, etc.), intake to direct vented gas appliance or intake to a mechanical ventilation system.
2. May be reduced to 10 feet minimum for a single container of 1200 gallons water capacity or less if it is located at least 25 feet from any other LP-Gas container of more than 125 gallons water capacity.
3. Minimum distances from underground containers shall be measured from the relief valve and filling or level gauge vent connection at the container, except that no part of an underground container shall be less than 10 feet from a building or line adjoining property which may be built upon.
4. Where the container may be subject to abrasive action or physical damage due to vehicular traffic or other causes it must be either a) placed not less than 2 feet below grade; b) otherwise protected against such physical damage.