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On Apr 22, 7:22 pm, (Malcolm Hoar) wrote:
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On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:51:21 GMT, (Malcolm Hoar)
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According to investigators, a leaking propane tank had filled the garage
of
the Stacker home on Camphor Avenue with gas that was ignited when
Stacker
entered the garage to check on a hissing noise.

My bet, arc from the light switch. Most fire codes these days say
propane tanks have to be 10' from the house, even if they are buried

I think these were small (20 pound?) BBQ tanks.

I don't believe those codes would apply here although I
suspect there are various regulations applicable to the
sale and transport of even small tanks.


Actually, I would bet that many states have fire code laws that
prohibit the storage of propane tanks inside a home garage. They are
probably not widely followed or enforced though.

I'm not sure if it's a law or not but my propane tanks state "do not keep
indoors." I asked some firemen once how I should store any flammables that
I have on hand (lacquer thinner, paint thinner, gasoline for mowers etc) and
they said "it's your property you can do whatever you want." I was hoping
for something more specific.

I have read several times that IF you have a propane tank inside your home
and IF your house burns down the insurance company won't honor your claim.
I don't know if that applies if they are in the garage or a shed.









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