Re: OT Warning -- How many have propane tanks in the garage? (2025 Update)

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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.
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> >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.

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