The information provided within this section is for consumer educational purposes and is intended to better familiarize propane users with their propane system and tanks.
All propane system installations, modifications, maintenance, and tank installations should only be performed by those who are familiar, qualified and certified to do so.
| Total Tank Water Capacity | Min. distance to building | Min. distance to opening of building | Min. distance to source of ignition | Min. distance to property line | Min. distance to adjacent tank | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to and including 125 uswg (475 L) | None | 3 feet (1 m.) | 10 feet (3 m.) | None | None | |||||
| Over 125 uswg (475 L) up to and including 1000 uswg (3800 L) | 10 feet (3 m.) | 10 feet (3 m.) | 10 feet (3 m.) | 10 feet (3 m.) | 3 feet (1 m.) | |||||
| Over 1000 uswg (3800 L) up to and including 2000 uswg (7800 L) | 25 feet (7.5 m.) | 25 feet (7.5 m.) | 25 feet (7.5 m.) | 25 feet (7.5 m.) | 3 feet (1 m.) |