How far must a propane dispenser be from the remote emergency shut off?

How far must a propane dispenser be from the remote emergency shut off?

• A. 1 ft to 10 ft
• B. 3 ft to 100 ft
• C. 25 ft to 75 ft
• D. 50 ft to 200 ft

Answer: (B)

The safety goal is to have a remote emergency shut-off that you can reach quickly in an emergency, but not so close that it’s in the immediate danger zone or obstructed by equipment. Placing the shut-off somewhere between three feet and one hundred feet from the dispenser achieves that balance: it keeps the shut-off accessible for a fast response, while staying far enough away from the dispenser’s immediate area to avoid heat, flames, or physical interference during a fire or leak. If it’s closer than three feet, it may be too exposed to the same hazards as the dispenser; if it’s farther than a hundred feet, reaching it quickly could be impractical in an emergency.

The safety goal is to have a remote emergency shut-off that you can reach quickly in an emergency, but not so close that it’s in the immediate danger zone or obstructed by equipment. Placing the shut-off somewhere between three feet and one hundred feet from the dispenser achieves that balance: it keeps the shut-off accessible for a fast response, while staying far enough away from the dispenser’s immediate area to avoid heat, flames, or physical interference during a fire or leak. If it’s closer than three feet, it may be too exposed to the same hazards as the dispenser; if it’s farther than a hundred feet, reaching it quickly could be impractical in an emergency.