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Default Proper BBQ Island Construction: Put LP tank under grill? How manyvents?

On Jul 20, 4:52*am, "Don Phillipson" wrote:
"Eric" wrote in message

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I just got the grill today, and I'm flipping thru the manual, and it
is very specific about having having only ONE LP tank isolated in a
seperate enclosure, cross-ventilated, with a vented access door. It
also states that the barbeque enclosure should have upper and lower
vents (20 sq in minimum each) on both sides of the island.


I realize its generally a good idea to keep the LP tank as far away
from the heat/ignition source as possible, but is this a requirement?
Where can I find the code that regulates this? (is there one?)


Fire safety code regulations for LP storage are available
from the municipal government office that issues building
permits where you live. *(Some fire brigades may also
provide this information free.) * You may find out your
contractor needs a building permit for the work you want done.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)


So it looks like Tucson, AZ abides by the 2003 International Fire
Code. I've looked thru it, and it doesnt say much about LP appliances/
storage. It refers to the International Fuel Gas Code (which is also
vague), and NFPA 58 which I cant find a copy of. I guess I will take
a trip down to the development services office and see if anyone can
help.