[Jewelry making - Article 00141] - Re: [Orchid] LP Tank and Fire Inspection

[Davis, Kay]

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Ray,

    Usually LPG tanks are stored osutside with proper approved plumbing
    to the appliance using it. Said appliance can be a stove, heater or
    Torch. 

    In the residential domain, LPG tanks are always outside with
    plumbing to the device using the gas 

    In the Industrial Domain, that is not always so. Take a look at the
    average non electric forklift or construction heater, they are
    propane powered. There are specific restrictions and installation
    procedures for any compressed gas that need to be followed and
    observed 

    In reference to the 2 websites you quoted The first is a nice picture
    of a gas explosion, Yes this one may have been propane, however the
    same risk also occurs with any other flammable gas, be it acetylene
    or "Natural gas" There have been many more similar explosions caused
    by natural gas than propane. 

    The second refers to the smell of gas as in gas that is present in
    the air, not present in a tank. 

    Yes I will agree that Propane has specific risks, mainly being
    heavier than air and having a tendency to accumulate in low lying
    areas or basements. 

    Acetylene, Hydrogen and natural gas also have specific, but
    different risks. 

    Any installation should be done so has to observe fire codes and a
    proper risk analysis should be made before any installation (or
    action is taken) with any substance that may pose dangers. 

    But I will say again, inflammatory fear mongering and wrong headed
    ideas is not the way to do it. Acquire knowledge, if need be hire the
    knowledge (that is why engineers and architects exist). Note unless
    a person has an underlying training I do not consider a fire
    inspector the last word in fire safety. In many jurisdictions it is a
    political appointment, and the so called inspector is merely
    parroting what they have read or been told in a seminar, without
    knowing if they are true or accurate. 

    In North America, the NFPA publish excellent publications on all
    aspects of fire prevention if you wish to study the subject. Many
    good fire codes are based on the NFPA model code and documentation.
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