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#1 Posted : 27 March 2008 14:35:00(UTC)
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Posted By Lawrence Laing We are looking to store gas bottles used for welding, flts, etc outside in a cage, I seem to remember that they should be at least 2 to 8 metres away from any other building, can anyone confirm this or advise what it should be, thanks.
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#2 Posted : 27 March 2008 15:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Pete48 Lawrence a couple of links that might help you. Otherwise ciontact tyour suppliers direct and they will be able to help you. http://www.flogas.co.uk/gas-safety/storage/ http://www.bocindustrial...blished/home/ref_1_4.htm
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#3 Posted : 27 March 2008 15:33:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kevin Drew Lawrence, There have been numerous threads with similar themes over recent months. There is a wealth of information in BCGA guidance note GN2, the storage of gas cylinders in the workplace. Generally, the minimum separation distance between stored cylinders and other buildings is 3 metres but this depends on the gases involved. If your FLTs run on LPG this needs to be separated from any oxygen and acetylene cylinders within the cage by a minimum of 3 metres. Kevin Drew
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