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TIMELINE While the timing on projects is rarely exactly the same, here's where propane would typically fit into your overall build schedule.

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Contact us for a free onsite consultation of:

• Propane System Design• Mechanicals Coordination• Underground/Aboveground

Tank Installations• Temporary Construction Heat• Community or Metered Systems• High Efficiency Appliances

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TIMELINE While the timing on projects is rarely exactly the same, here's where propane would typically fit into your overall build schedule.

Noles (1) Regardless ol its size. any ASME container filled on site must be localed so that the filling connection and fixed maximum liquid level gauge are al least 10 fl from any external source ol ignition (e.g., open flame, window AC, compressor), intake lo direct-vented gas appliance, or intake lo a mechanical ventilation system. Reier lo 6.3.4.4 (2)Reler lo6.3.4.3 (3) This distance can be reduced to no less than 10 fl lor a single container of 1200 gal (4.5 m3) waler capacity or less. provided such container is al least 25 fl from any other LP-Gas container of more than 125 gal (0.5 m3) waler capacity_ Refer to 6.3.1.3

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