Cylinder Storage Information
Guidelines for the storage of your Gas cylinders to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
General cylinder use
Up to 15kg of Butane in not more than 2 cylinders (blue) may be used indoors in residential premises, (e.g mobile heaters), and a further maximum of up to 15kg in not more than 2 spare cylinder(s) may also be stored indoors.
Propane cylinders (red) may be used indoors in commercial and industrial premises only on a temporary basis, i.e blowtorch, blown air heater, but the cylinders must always be stored outdoors.
Basis rules
- Cylinders should be used and stored in the upright position
- Cylinders should be stored in well ventilated places away from sources of heat, ignition sources and readily ignitable materials
- Cylinders must not be stored or used below ground level or in high rise flats where gas is prohibited
- Cylinders should preferably be stored outdoors, away from buildings entry/exit points and feature such as drain
- Cylinder must not be kept near to any corrosive, toxic or oxidant material
LPG at fixed installations
In the case of fixed installations, propane cylinders must be sited outside.
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Location of LPG Cylinder Stores
IMPORTANT: Gas cylinder stores are not to be used within a building – they are intended for exterior use only.
1. Stores must be placed no closer than 1m from any building, opening into building, boundary or fixed ignition source.
2. There should be no openings into buildings, cellars or pits within 2m of the store. If a gully or drain is unavoidable within 2m the opening should be securely covered or fitted with a suitable water seal to prevent the entry of vapour.
3. There should be no build up of rubbish, leaves, bushes or other material which might easily catch fire nor should any electrical equipment or installation be used within 1m of the store.
4. Stores must not be closer than 3m from a vessel containing flammable liquid, vent pipes or dispensers for flammable liquids, compressed gas cylinders including acetylene or any other explosive materials.
5. Stores must not be placed as to obstruct any walkway or emergency escape routes.
6. Safe means of access should be provided to permit the easy introduction and removal of cylinders and to allow access for emergency services.
7. Stores must be secured in position by means of bolting to a hard dry surface e.g. concrete.
Safe and secure storage for LPG cylinders from Trimetals
| Senturion 151319 | Stores two 19kg gas cylinders |
| Sentinel LPG | Stores two 19kg gas cylinders |
| Senturion 247 | Stores two 47kg gas cylinders |
| Senturion 447 | Stores four 47kg gas cylinders |
The Trimetals range of LPG cylinder storage units has been designed and manufactured in the UK to meet the current Codes of Practice as specified by the LP Gas Association (which adopts the recommendations of BSI, CEN and ISO) and conforms to the British Standards associated with these Codes of Practice.
All models offer full access to cylinders allowing easy bottle change over – the lower front panel shown in the product images removes completely. They come complete with step by step assembly instructions, siting information and the required safety labels to affix to the exterior of the product.
Senturion gas cylinder stores are fire-resistant and conform to both Class 0 (in accordance with BS476: Part 6 and 7) and Class 1 fire ratings.
These cylinder stores are totally maintenance-free and manufactured from a special pvc coated galvanised steel which is guaranteed against corrosion for 25 years (even in coastal locations).
Senturion stores feature both high and low level ventilation and are supplied with detailed technical information such as location advice and a written declaration stating that they conform to British Standards / Codes of Practice – this information can be shown to Fire Officers or Gas Appliance installers to confirm they are suitable for use.
Compliance Information
- BS 5428 Part 1 2005 (Code of Practice for Domestic Butane and Propane gas burning installations)
- BS476-22:1987 (Fire-Resistance of materials used in product construction)
- LP Gas Association Code of Practice 24 – Part 1: 1998 – Use of Propane in Cylinders at Residential Premises.
- LP Gas Association Code of Practice 24 – Part 2: 1998 – Use of Butane in Cylinders at Residential Premises
- LP Gas Association Code of Practice 7: 2004 – Storage of Full and Empty LPG Cylinders.
- Class 0 and Class 1 (Fire Rating materials used in product construction)