There should be no potential ignition sources
in areas where flammable liquids are used
or stored and flammable concentrations
of vapours may be present. Any electrical
equipment used in these areas, including fire
alarm and emergency lighting systems, needs
to be suitable for use in flammable atmospheres.
In such situations, you should seek advice
from a competent person.
LPG storage and use
Where LPG in cylinders or cartridges is present,
you need to take particular care to minimise
the possibility of its involvement in a fire.
The total amount of LPG in use should be kept
to the minimum necessary to meet your needs:
only that required for immediate use should be
kept within the premises. The maximum stock
should not exceed 70kg, which should be kept
in a safe place, where it cannot be interfered
with, and away from stairways, exit doors and
places where it might obstruct means of escape.
Keep stored LPG cylinders, both full and empty,
separate from other flammable and incompatible
materials, in a safe and secure location, either in
the open air or in a properly constructed and
adequately ventilated storeroom.
Advice on the use of LPG for heating is given in
Section 1.4.
Bulk storage tanks and bulk cylinder stores
should be designed, installed and located in
accordance with industry guidance.
Further guidance on the safe storage of LPG is
available from your supplier or the Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Association’s Code of Practice.