Jun 21, 2012 · An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.

Jul 21, 2020 · Perhaps the following... this is why LP tanks are typically prohibited in apartment balconies. NFPA 58 - 6.22.11.2

Oct 5, 2020 · I have found code referring to gas fire pits/fireplaces, but have not found a code specific to property line placement. Both owners are talking through lawyers so I want to be sure and support with code. State of Michigan. I would appreciate any assistance as the install directions only mention distance from house and combustibles.

May 20, 2016 · In California, One type of open-flame device is acceptable around combustible construction or balconies: propane (“LP-gas”) grills with especially small tanks. Those tanks may have a “water capacity” no greater than 2 1/2 pounds.

Dec 24, 2024 · Worked fine as long as you remembered to call the propane truck to fill it back up every 6 months. If the small tank is located far enough from the house, gas lines properly installed, meets zoning and local ordinances, and the lady still has a working microwave if the gas doesn't get changed out - I think we would be getting close to allowing it.

Oct 16, 2009 · The code always takes precedent before the referenced standard when specified. 2018 IFC 6104.1 General. The storage and handling of LP-gas and the installation and maintenance of related equipment shall comply with NFPA 58 and be subject to the approval of the fire code official, except as provided in this chapter.

Mar 11, 2010 · A-3 occupancy with a single planned elevator in it. The Fire Dept. here tells me that they WILL have fire service utilizing this lone elevator, per Section 3003.2 in the `06 IBC. Question: Is a sump pit 'required' in an elevator pit by the …

Jun 1, 2011 · It is my recollection that a commercial operation with less than 4000 gallons of propane storage (used for refilling fork lifts) was exempt from previous versions of NFPA 58 regulations (except for distance of storage tank from building, windows, etc). Does the 2011 version of the NFPA 58...

Dec 16, 2009 · The fluid would be combustible (flash point over 100), not flammable, and yes, a sprinkler would probably be required in the pit only if the building were otherwise sprinklered. If the building is not sprinklered, the pit should not be sprinklered.

Oct 19, 2009 · Not a plumber or plumbing inspector. we had a house fire where it looks like they teed the line to feed a fire place. the used a connection and ran from the steel pipe to a furnace. they teed in that run for the supply to the fireplace. they used compression fittings, and unforuantly all this stuff was near a 30 year old heater burner!!!!