Propane tank in carport

[Marc]

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This is an otherwise all-electric home with a propane powered fireplace. Aside from the obvious danger of striking the tank with a vehicle, are there any code cites I can use to require it's relocation to a safer area? It's a USDA_RD inspection on an existing dwelling. I can make requirements.

Marc

[Richard Moore]

I would consider an open carport to be very well ventilated. As long as there are no building openings within 5 feet or mechanical intakes within 10, I would say it's OK (with your caveat about vehicle protection).

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[Bill Kibbel]

Under a carport roof is not considered "indoors".

Something to consider - that tank is considered a "point of transfer" and a running vehicle w/in 10' is an ignition source.

[Marc]

Under a carport roof is not considered "indoors".

Something to consider - that tank is considered a "point of transfer" and a running vehicle w/in 10' is an ignition source.

Who defines 'point of transfer'? Fuel Gas codes?

Marc

EDIT: Never mind. I found it. Thanks.