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Six Summer Propane Safety Reminders for Your Outdoor Living Space
Six Summer Propane Safety Reminders for Your Outdoor Living Space
Posted: June 3, 2019
When it comes to summer outdoor fun, propane delivers – whether it’s powering your home spa or pool, your propane fire pit, or your built-in propane grill. Just remember when you’re having all that fun that propane is a fuel – and like any fuel, care is needed to use it safely.
In honor of National Safety Month, here are six reminders for your propane-powered outdoor entertainment space:
Keep your distance – Keep your propane grill, space heater or fire feature (hearth, table, pit, or torch) at least three feet from all building openings and ten feet from any air intake device; this minimizes the danger of propane vapor entering your home. Keep all propane-burning equipment away from any combustible materials such as fences, wood, and vinyl siding, as well as from any materials that emit combustible fumes (including paint and other finishing products).
Properly store propane cylinders – If you use refillable propane cylinders, always store them upright and outdoors – never inside garages, storage sheds, etc.
Inspect and maintain your equipment – Professional maintenance for propane equipment will spot problems that could cause safety risks for your family – be sure to have your propane equipment inspected and serviced every year.
Review propane safety tips with your family – Summer is a great time for a short refresher course on propane safety: be sure your family knows what to do in the event of a propane emergency, especially if you smell propane gas.