Safety guidelines for the safe operation of fixed installation LPG Cylinders Guidelines

• LPG Cylinders must be used upright to ensure that vapour rather than liquid is used.

• LPG Cylinders must be located out of doors, in a well ventilated position against a building, wall or structure, with a fire resistance of at least 30 minutes, on firm level ground.

• LPG Cylinders must not be located in cellars, basements or sunken areas. LPG appliances also must not be installed in cellars or basements.

• LPG Cylinders must be accessible, must not cause obstructions and, where necessary, must be protected from accidental damage or interference by persons, animals or vehicles.

• Change-over devices and regulators, etc. must be as close as practical to the LPG Cylinders and the flexible connections kept as short as practical without causing strain on the hose, etc.

• LPG Cylinders must not be located within 1 metre (measured horizontally) or 3 metres (measured vertically) from any opening in the building wall. Eg, windows, doors, air bricks, flues or ducts.

• LPG Cylinders must not be located within 1 metre (measured horizontally) or 3 metres (measured vertically) from fixed sources of ignition, heat sources, electrical equipment (except specially protected) or ignitable materials.

• LPG Cylinders must not be located within 2 metres (measured horizontally) of drains (unless they are suitably trapped), gullies or openings to cellars. Alternatively a wall at least 2.50m high can be used as a diversion wall between the LPG Cylinders and the relevant feature.

• LPG Cylinders must not be located within 3 metres of any corrosive, toxic or oxidising materials. Alternatively a fire resistant barrier may be required.

• The area around LPG Cylinders should be kept clear of litter, long grass or anything else that is flammable.