In Quebec, there is a code that stipulates measures that are required for handling, installation and use of propane-powered equipment.
These measures are intended to reduce the risk of accidents and ensure your safety.
Tanks
In Quebec, tank installation standards are regulated by the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec. Regulations are available from the Canadian Standards Association in documents entitled Code sur le stockage et la manipulation du propane and Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes. The following is a summary.
|
Total liquid capacity US gal (L)
| Minimal distance in feet (metres) between the tank and the property line – an adjacent solid concrete or stone wall within prescribed clearance limits* |
Minimal distance in feet (m) between the
tank and the wall of the building made of materials other than concrete or stone |
Minimal distance in feet
(metres) between the tank and entrances to the building |
Minimal distance in
feet (metres) between the tank and an adjacent reservoir** |
|
Equal to or less than 125 (475)
|
None
|
None
|
3 (1)
|
None
|
|
Greater than 125 (475)
et equal or less than 1000 (3800) |
10 (3)
|
10 (3)
|
10 (3)
|
3 (1)
|
|
Greater than 1000
(3800) and equal or less than 2000 (7800) |
10 (3)
|
25 (7.5)
|
25 (7.5)
|
3 (1)
|
|
Greater than 2000
(7800) and equal or less than 5000 (19 000) |
15 (5)
|
25 (7.5)
|
25 (7.5)
|
3 (1)
|
|
Greater than 5000
(19 000) and equal or less than 10 000 (38 000) |
25 (7.5)
|
25 (7.5)
|
25 (7.5)
|
3 (1)
|
|
Greater than
10 000 (38 000) |
As per the relevant authority
(RBQ) |
As per the relevant authority
(RBQ) |
As per the relevant authority
(RBQ) |
As per the relevant authority (RBQ)
|
* Distances between property lines may be modified by the relevant authorities (RBQ)
** If multiple tanks are being installed on a common base or, leaks may be reduced with permission from the relevant authority (RBQ)
Note: Regardless of the tank format in the table above, it must always be situated at least 10 feet (3,) away from any source of inflammation.
** If multiple tanks are being installed on a common base or, leaks may be reduced with permission from the relevant authority (RBQ)
Note: Regardless of the tank format in the table above, it must always be situated at least 10 feet (3,) away from any source of inflammation.