Gas Cylinder Storage Area Design

The most common type of lp gas container is the propane cylinder commonly referred to as a bottle.

Gas cylinder storage area design.

The gas cylinders should be stored in purpose built facilities which are kept locked. This document focuses on the proper storage and use of portable lp gas containers cylinders of 1 000 pounds water capacity or less at user locations as outlined by osha and the nfpa. They are in a well protected well ventilated dry location at least 20 feet from highly combustible materials. The following issues should be dealt with.

They are protected from external heat sources such as flame impingement intense radiant heat electric arc or high temperature steam lines. Laboratory design shall include a storage area for cylinders of compressed gases where. The gas cylinders should be stored in a cool dry well ventilated fire resistant area that meets all applicable federal state and local regulations. When a gas cylinder is empty or not being used ensure that the valve is closed the regulator removed and the valve protector cap is secured in place.

An adequate outside gas cylinder storage facility is of the bus stop type model with three walls and a roof and the remaining side being covered by a metal wire mesh or grill. Inside of buildings cylinders shall be stored in a well protected well ventilated dry location at least 20 6 1m feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior.