Separation distances
| Maximum LPG capacity | Minimum separation distances | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of any single vessel in a group | Of all vessels in a group | ||||
| LPG capacity (Tonnes) |
Typical water capacity (Litres) |
LPG capacity (Tonnes) |
From buildings, boundary, property line or fixed source of ignition - without fire wall | From buildings, boundary, property line or fixed source of ignition - with fire wall | Between vessels |
| Metres | Metres | Metres | |||
| 0.05 to 0.25 | 150 to 500 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 1 |
| > 0.25 to 1.1 | > 500 to 2,500 | 3.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
| > 1.1 to 4 | > 2,500 to 9,000 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 4 | 1 |
For further guidance on location and spacing for vessels and requirements concerning fire wall provision reference should be made to LP Gas Association - COP 1 part 1 and with respect to buried or mounded vessels LP Gas Association COP 1 part 4.