What is the minimum distance in feet between a propane tank and the property line for tanks over 5000 USWG if no minimum distance is specified?

What is the minimum distance in feet between a propane tank and the property line for tanks over 5000 USWG if no minimum distance is specified?

• A. None
• B. 10 ft.
• C. 15 ft.
• D. 25 ft.

Answer: (A)

When a regulation doesn’t specify a minimum distance to a property line, there isn’t a mandated setback from the boundary for large propane tanks. For tanks over 5000 USWG, the rule to follow is whatever distance the applicable code or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) states; if none is defined, there is no required distance to the property line. The important part is that other safety clearances still apply where they are specified—such as distances to structures, openings, ignition sources, and metered access/egress requirements. Always check with the AHJ for any local or adopted rules, but in this case the lack of a stated distance means no minimum to the property line.

When a regulation doesn’t specify a minimum distance to a property line, there isn’t a mandated setback from the boundary for large propane tanks. For tanks over 5000 USWG, the rule to follow is whatever distance the applicable code or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) states; if none is defined, there is no required distance to the property line. The important part is that other safety clearances still apply where they are specified—such as distances to structures, openings, ignition sources, and metered access/egress requirements. Always check with the AHJ for any local or adopted rules, but in this case the lack of a stated distance means no minimum to the property line.