Multi-container installations with an aggregate capacity of 501 gallons must be separated from other containers a minimum of _____ feet.

Multi-container installations with an aggregate capacity of 501 gallons must be separated from other containers a minimum of _____ feet.

• A. 15 feet
• B. 5 feet
• C. 40 feet
• D. 25 feet

Answer: (D)

When storing multiple propane containers, the total amount of propane being stored together determines how much space is needed between containers to limit fire spread. For an aggregate capacity of 501 gallons, the minimum distance required from any other container is 25 feet. This spacing helps reduce heat transfer and the chance that a leak or ignition on one container could affect nearby ones, while also giving firefighters room to work if a incident occurs. Distances like 5 or 15 feet would not provide enough clearance, and 40 feet is more than the code requires for this capacity.

When storing multiple propane containers, the total amount of propane being stored together determines how much space is needed between containers to limit fire spread. For an aggregate capacity of 501 gallons, the minimum distance required from any other container is 25 feet. This spacing helps reduce heat transfer and the chance that a leak or ignition on one container could affect nearby ones, while also giving firefighters room to work if a incident occurs. Distances like 5 or 15 feet would not provide enough clearance, and 40 feet is more than the code requires for this capacity.