NFPA 58, the LP-Gas Code, uses the term "important building" when stating where an LP-Gas container may be placed. This term is not defined in the code. The following information is provided to help determine which buildings are important.
A building is an important building if any of the following conditions are met:
The building houses humans.
The building and/or its contents are expensive or valuable.
The building is made of combustible material.
The building contains combustible material.
The building contains a source of ignition.
The building presents a hindrance to emergency responders to apply water to an LP-Gas container.
The term "important building" is used in the 2004 edition of NFPA 58 in the following sections:
6.3 Container Separation Requirements
6.19.3 Installation of Direct-Fired Vaporizers
6.19.4 Installation of Tank Heaters
6.24 Alternate Provisions for Installation of ASME Containers
8.4 Storage [of Cylinders] Outside of Buildings
Last updated September 15, 2006
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