Installation Clearances

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 CapacityMin. distance to buildingMin. distance to opening of buildingMin. distance to source of ignitionMin. distance to property lineMin. distance to adjacent tank
Up to and including 125 uswg (475 L)None3 feet (1 m.)10 feet (3 m.)NoneNone
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.)