What minimum distance should a propane tank be kept from a hole?

What minimum distance should a propane tank be kept from a hole?

• A. 6 ft
• B. 3 ft
• C. 10 ft
• D. 15 ft

Answer: (A)

Gas from a propane tank can travel along the ground and pool in low spots. A hole or opening acts like a low point where leaked gas could collect and move toward it. If the tank is too close, leaked gas might reach the hole and find an ignition source. Keeping the tank at least six feet away creates a safety buffer that reduces the chance of gas entering the hole and ignition occurring. A smaller distance would raise risk, while larger distances are more conservative than needed for the minimum.

Gas from a propane tank can travel along the ground and pool in low spots. A hole or opening acts like a low point where leaked gas could collect and move toward it. If the tank is too close, leaked gas might reach the hole and find an ignition source. Keeping the tank at least six feet away creates a safety buffer that reduces the chance of gas entering the hole and ignition occurring. A smaller distance would raise risk, while larger distances are more conservative than needed for the minimum.