Lpg containers should be stored on ground level never below away from any hazards electrical power lines smoking areas cardboard storage or other flammable materials.
Storing gas bottles in garage.
Any gas bottles in use shall be connected only to an approved appliance and used in accordance with as 5601 nzs 5261 or other applicable standard.
Refillable cylinders are considered full whatever their state.
Always store cylinders appropriately.
Propane should always be stored outdoors.
Here are our guidelines on how much gas you can store safely for residential properties you can store up to 30kg of butane 2 x 15kg gas bottles indoors for use in portable gas heaters for example.
Unless a fire wall is provided.
Storage up to 400kg.
The storage area should be at least 1m from a site boundary building etc.
Only five cylinders are allowed even if some of them are empty.
Gas cylinder storage rules it is important to adhere to a few simple rules when storing your gas cylinders.
And in the case of fixed installations propane should be sited outside.
Specific details regarding storage of lpg cylinders can be found in the liquid petroleum gas association code of practice 7 document.