Propane tanks

Twinsull · 10-09-2023, 10:42 AM

Checking to see if anyone else in the Villages has a view of Propane tanks in their back yard. I can’t believe this would be allowed. Comments?

retiredguy123 · 10-09-2023, 10:57 AM

It appears as though the propane tanks are too close to the house to comply with the Florida code. Also, the generator may be too close to a window. It really depends on the size of the tanks.

Keefelane66 · 10-09-2023, 11:24 AM

Should be reported to Community Standards its an obvious not to Florida Code.

Bill14564 · 10-09-2023, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Should be reported to Community Standards its an obvious not to Florida Code.

Can you post a link to that code so we all could understand it?

retiredguy123 · 10-09-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564

Can you post a link to that code so we all could understand it?

Not the actual code, but this website has some good information.

All About Propane Tanks: Regulations, Sizes and Placement

Bill14564 · 10-09-2023, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Not the actual code, but this website has some good information.

All About Propane Tanks: Regulations, Sizes and Placement

Thank you

Keefelane66 · 10-09-2023, 12:31 PM

“ How far does a propane tank have to be from a house in Florida?

Same with underground propane tanks that hold up to 2,000 gallons: The minimum distance, from either a building or a property line, is 10 feet. For above-ground tanks of 1,000 to 2,000 gallons, the safe distance increases. These must be placed at least 25 feet from a building or property line.Mar 21, 2023”

Bill14564 · 10-09-2023, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Should be reported to Community Standards its an obvious not to Florida Code.

Unless you can point to a Florida code that differs from the code in the link above, these seem to be okay. 100gal tanks have no required distance from the house and only 10ft required to a window. These *seem* to comply with that.

Gpsma · 10-09-2023, 01:27 PM

What are they using those tanks for?

retiredguy123 · 10-09-2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564

Unless you can point to a Florida code that differs from the code in the link above, these seem to be okay. 100gal tanks have no required distance from the house and only 10ft required to a window. These *seem* to comply with that.

It looks unsightly, but it is probably legal. I would be more concerned about the noise from the generator. I think these generators should be banned, especially in villa neighborhoods.

Bill14564 · 10-09-2023, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It looks unsightly, but it is probably legal. I would be more concerned about the noise from the generator. I think these generators should be banned, especially in villa neighborhoods.

Probably not too loud but....

I remember back in MD during one hurricane the fire station a block away had a generator. It was dark, warm, humid, and all you could hear was the wind in the trees and that darn generator a block away! The noise didn't bother me half as much as knowing they had AC while I didn't.

We already ban too many things around here. I think we ought to have a ban on bans.

dewilson58 · 10-09-2023, 01:38 PM

Looks like a fish hook is trying to be set.

retiredguy123 · 10-09-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564

Probably not too loud but....

I remember back in MD during one hurricane the fire station a block away had a generator. It was dark, warm, humid, and all you could hear was the wind in the trees and that darn generator a block away! The noise didn't bother me half as much as knowing they had AC while I didn't.

We already ban too many things around here. I think we ought to have a ban on bans.

The Generac in my neighborhood is extremely loud and can be heard from halfway down the street.

ThirdOfFive · 10-09-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58

Looks like a fish hook is trying to be set.

Bingo!

One and done?

villagetinker · 10-09-2023, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Twinsull

Checking to see if anyone else in the Villages has a view of Propane tanks in their back yard. I can’t believe this would be allowed. Comments?

I would check with ARC to see if approval was granted, and I am sure building and electrical permits were required, you should also be able to confirm these. Art one time you could search the building department website for permits, not sure if you can still do this.

On a side note I have 2 neighbors with propane tanks, and in both cases these are buried.

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