Posted: 1/30/2014 4:38:06 PM EDT
| New tank , new house out in rural county area , how close to an out building can you set a new tank ? This caused a big storm at work . Any body know the actual code requirements ? And no we do not have any inspectors around just mad contractors , who would like to kick my rear for calling their work into question . They had a pad poured right against a garage. |
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New tank , new house out in rural county area , how close to an out building can you set a new tank ? This caused a big storm at work . Any body know the actual code requirements ? And no we do not have any inspectors around just mad contractors , who would like to kick my rear for calling their work into question . They had a pad poured right against a garage. DOT bottle or ASME tank? If ASME tank, see the link above. DOT bottles can generally be placed closer but still have to maintain distance from sources of ignition and openings. Your contract did specify tank placement per NFPA guidelines, correct? |
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New tank , new house out in rural county area , how close to an out building can you set a new tank ? This caused a big storm at work . Any body know the actual code requirements ? And no we do not have any inspectors around just mad contractors , who would like to kick my rear for calling their work into question . They had a pad poured right against a garage. Usually depends on size. bigger = further from house. And type of tank: Cylinders (pounds) vs ASME above-ground tanks (in gallons) If memory serves NFPA regs state <125 gal = right up against house, 125-500 gal =10 feet, >501 gal = 25 feet. Then there are rules about min distance from property line. Minimum distance from open flame source, electrical contactors (spark), plus all kinds of rules about distance from windows, furnace/stove vents, etc. All of this should have been included on you plot plan that was approved by your local building department when you got your permit. |