I've been looking through OSHA's website, and various other sites for some information. However, I've been having trouble finding it. What I'm wondering is this: how far from a fire exit does propane have to be stored? (In the state of Florida.)

The reason I'm asking is because at work, Home Office set my department up to look a specific way, with our camping stuff (including camping grill propane) to be on an aisle near a wall. I seriously doubt that they took into consideration that there is a fire exit very close to the planned place for the camping grill propane. We originally had this problem solved by placing the propane on an end of an aisle that was close to our desk. However, today, our District Manager told us that we should place the propane in its designated space. Now, I have found out through those sources that the Garden Center is required to keep what propane canisters they have outside and 20 feet away from all exits. Therefore, I left a note (and a print out of the Garden Center requirements) for my Department Manager to see, which explains the situation and my concerns (as it is a safety hazard). I also think I wrote we should move the propane cylinders back to where they were previously.

I think you should take it up with the Store manager as this is Highly dangerous material
and Ask the Area Managers opinion Too(if you have one?)
You don't want a Small incident to Blow up out of all proportion (Bad Pun)
And Are you in the Union? If so ask them to Look at This (They are there for that Purpose)
And if not in a Union and you Know an Official Tell them your concerns about this.

The Uk Code for Propane and Flammable Gas's storage
requires them to Be locked in an Isolated Ventilated Metal Cage or compound Preferably outdoors Away from the Public
So Kael a visiting Fire inspector will Make your Manager look very small if he goes ahead with that plan

PS Are you Qualified to Fit Regulators? See below

Some Ideas on this Check list
www.sheffield.ac.uk/safety/guidance/dseargas.html

Kael, this is more likely to be found in the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) code book. I am sorry that I do not have one handy on my shelf to look this up for you.

The local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) generally has power superceding that of the Code. This is usually the County Fire Marshal. If all else fails - and politically, run this by your manager first - check with the AHJ for his recommendation. That way you will be assured not to be in violation.

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Originally posted by coldfuse:
Kael, this is more likely to be found in the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) code book. I am sorry that I do not have one handy on my shelf to look this up for you.

I will try to look it up in mine when I get home, though you might want to check your library as they probably have a more up-to-date version.