{"id":1482,"date":"2025-12-15T17:30:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T21:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2025-12-15T19:38:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:38:17","slug":"propane-tanks-safe-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/propane-tanks-safe-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Propane tanks: Where is the best place to put a propane tank?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Propane tanks: Where is the best place to put one?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]PepUp has been installing propane tanks on Delmarva since 1963. We hear lots of questions about where to put a new propane tank. When it comes to safety, the ideal location for your home propane tank depends on the size of the tank and a few key considerations regarding buildings and property lines.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"porto-content-box featured-boxes wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"featured-box featured-box-light \"><div class=\"box-content\" style=\"\">[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Skip ahead to:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#safe-tank-location\">Where to put your propane tank<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#concrete-footers-for-propane-tanks\">Using concrete as a tank anchor or pad<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#video-underground-propane-tank-installation\">VIDEO: Underground propane tank installation<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#hide-propane-tank\">Disguising a propane tank safely<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#pepup-safe-tank-location-service\">Ask PepUp where your tank should go<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where is the safest place for a propane tank?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;safe-tank-location&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/codes-and-standards\/5\/8\/58?l=39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements<\/a> state that propane tanks that hold more than 100 gallons be set at least 10 feet away from buildings, appliances (including generators), and property lines. That\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/delcode.delaware.gov\/title16\/c072\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minimum setback for 250- to 500-gallon tanks<\/a>, which are the most common large tank sizes for residential propane service in Delaware and Maryland.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, homeowners choose 1,000-gallon propane tanks. When those larger tanks are set above ground, they are often required to be 25 feet from any structures or property lines.<\/p>\n<p>Underground tanks, regardless of size, require a 10-foot setback. They must be buried at minimum depths and with specific hole sizes, depending on the size of the tank. See all the State of Delaware <a href=\"https:\/\/regulations.delaware.gov\/AdminCode\/title7\/1000\/1300\/1351.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Systems<\/a> if you\u2019re unsure about the regulations that apply to your underground propane tank.<\/p>\n<p>You can locate your propane tank near your driveway to make it easier to fill and check levels. The tank needs to be at least 5 feet from your driveway, and no more than 80 feet from where the propane delivery truck will need to park for refills.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Do propane tanks need to be on concrete?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;concrete-footers-for-propane-tanks&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]While concrete isn\u2019t a requirement for residential propane tanks, it does provide the firm, level surface required for an above-ground installation. Underground tanks may have their feet encased in concrete footings to eliminate \u201ctank floating,\u201d so be sure you ask your propane installer how they\u2019ll be securing your tank in its permanent location.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/nd-hkeFoqYI&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;VIDEO: Underground Propane Tank Installation on Delmarva&#8221; el_id=&#8221;video-underground-propane-tank-installation&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do I hide my propane tank in my yard?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;hide-propane-tank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]Many PepUp customers with larger propane tanks appreciate the curb appeal of underground installations. Tanks are buried with just a few inches of the top of the dome visible for easy access and filling.<\/p>\n<p>Propane tanks require open space directly above them to allow for venting. For above-ground tanks, that safety rule is one that limits how much a tank can be hidden. They shouldn\u2019t be enclosed in a structure, but decorative fencing and plantings that still allow 360-degree access to the tank for inspections can work nicely to improve a tank\u2019s appearance in your yard and even help shelter your propane system from the <a href=\"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/can-my-home-propane-tank-freeze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">effects of harsh winter weather<\/a> and excessive summer heat.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;We\u2019ll help you find the best place for your propane tank&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;pepup-safe-tank-location-service&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]PepUp Energy Specialists understand homeowner concerns and want to make sure your propane tank is set in just the right location for safety and accessibility. Contact us to talk through your concerns and questions. We\u2019ll help you find just the right spot for your tank, then <a href=\"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/home-propane-delivery-heating-oil-fuel-delivery\/\">send out our expert installation team<\/a> to get the job done right.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1484&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Meet Contributor and PepUp Driver, John McGinnis<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>You might recognize PepUp Delivery Driver John McGinnis if you\u2019re one of our customers in the Galena District. John has been delivering propane and helping PepUp customers with their farm, business, and home energy needs since 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Propane tanks: Where is the best place to put one?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]PepUp has been installing propane tanks on Delmarva since 1963. We hear lots of questions about where to put a new propane tank. 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