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Posted By Mike Hann
On a temporary basis (6-8 weeks) we plan to hire two of these heaters whilst arrangements are made for the installation of a fixed heating system in one of our warehouses later in the year.
We have written and communicated a Safe System of Work for their usage and cylinder changing to all relevant staff and also taken account of the increased fire load and others risks in our FRA. However, we are unsure as to whether we should formally notify the local Fire Service of the two 47kg propane cylinders.
As far as I can see, there is no legal requirement for us to do so, but to reduce the potential risk to firefighters, is this to be recommended?
As ever, all advice welcomed.
Thank you.
Mike
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Posted By Crim
As an ex-firefighter I would like you to notify the local fire station of the presence of LPG and if you intend to store spare cylinders - where they will be and what your arrangements are for fire protection.
I don't think there is any legislation requiring this, apart from storage requirements, but it is good practice and does assist the firefighters when attending a fire.
As far as their use is concerned I have first hand experience of misuse and would suggest you double check your locations -I don't know the ins and outs and do not doubt you have an adequste risk assessment in place.
One piece of advice is to remove them from site ASAP once the weather/temperature has improved sufficiently.
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Posted By Mike Hann
Crim,
Many thanks for your input.
Regards,
Mike
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Posted By Steve Clark
Mike,
concur with other comment + LPG cylinders can only be kept in a workroom if they are connected to the equipment HFL&LPG Regs. If not - then they must be kept outside.
Rgds
Steve
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Posted By martin gray1
Hi Mike
I have just had to deal with the same issue in my FRA and I am in the process of notifying the local fire officer. The other safe guard I took was to erect warning signs at the front access point of the building, just high enough to stop them being removed by passers by.
Hope it helps.
MG
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Posted By Scott Fisher
We have notified the London Fire Brigade as we store about 6 small cylinders at our offices.
Please consider ventilation. We used to have gas powered wallpaper strippers that we have now had to remove over concerns of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
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Posted By Rob Myers
It sounds like there is some good advice there. One word of caution though, I would contact your insurers, they are not at all keen generally on this type of heater. It may affect your cover if you dont notify them.
Rob.
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Posted By Steve Clark
I have been reminded that HLF&LPG was recinded with the introduction of DSEAR - go to the LPGA for advice, they are now the lead on LPG stuff :)
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