Services / Plumbing & Gasfitting / Gas Cylinders

1 min read 25 October 2024

I’m not an expert on LP Gas, and even many Plumbers can’t tell you the Rules. Most of this is common sense, but when you turn your back a problem can quickly ‘blow up’.

Here are the basics:

  • there are increased clearance Rules for permanent tanks
  • remember the ‘Open on 3 sides’ Rule for tanks under buildings or on verandahs
  • protect tanks from physical damage especially really robust bollards close to unloading docks
  • recesses / enclosures need ventilation
  • a 10kg bottle is permitted inside Class 1 buildings – but prohibited for a heater use.
  • always think about leakage & vapour risk

Everyone needs to know this stuff …… and share it with your Team before the “gas hits the fan”!

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