Site an LP/propane fuel tank for a standby generator per NFPA 58
domain: nfpa.org · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Determine the tank's water capacity (gallons), since NFPA 58 separation distances scale with tank size.
Apply the NFPA 58 (2024 edition) container-to-building and container-to-ignition-source separation table for the specific tank size and container type (ASME tank vs. cylinder).
Confirm siting also satisfies separation from property lines and from the generator's own air intake/exhaust per the generator manufacturer.
Verify any local fire marshal or AHJ amendments to NFPA 58 distances before finalizing the site plan.
Document tank placement, size, and separation distances on the permit set.
Known gotchas
NFPA 58 separation tables vary by container size and whether it's underground, above ground, or a cylinder — don't apply a single 'one distance fits all' rule from memory.
Local jurisdictions frequently amend NFPA 58 minimums to be stricter, so the adopted local fire code, not just the base NFPA standard, governs the final distance.
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