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Residential and Industrial Propane Tank Location

The skilled team at Northwest Propane in Lynden, WA, will work with you to install your propane tank in a safe and suitable location. Contact us if you need help with tank location on your residential and industrial property!

Check out these tank specifications below for a better understanding:

2001 GAL.w.c. and over – This tank must be placed a minimum of 50′ from the nearest line of an adjoining property which may be built upon and a minimum of 50′ from the house.
501-2000 GAL.w.c. – This tank must be placed a minimum of 25′ from the nearest line of an adjoining property which may be built upon and a minimum of 25′ from the house.
125-500 GAL.w.c. – This tank must be placed a minimum of 10′ from the nearest line of an adjoining property which may be built upon and a minimum of 10′ from the house.
Under 125 GAL.w.c. – This tank must be a minimum of 5′ from a crawl space, five feet from an electric meter, ten feet from an intake to direct vent appliance, and ten feet from a central A/C compressor or window air conditioner (source of ignition).

Points to Be Considered to Install Propane Tanks Properly

Regardless of its size, any ASME tank filled on-site must be located so that the filling connection and fixed liquid level gauge are at least 10 feet away from any external source of ignition (i.e., open-flame, window A/C, or intake to a mechanical ventilation system.)

To avoid the stress of a tank installation, Northwest Propane will schedule a site evaluation at a time that works for you to determine the best tank size and location. This service is free of cost and ensures your tank is up to code and regulation in a spot you are pleased with!

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