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Compiled by ESV’s Gas Installations
and Appliance Safety team.
As per previous issues of Energysafe,
we are pleased to provide answers
for a varied range of frequently asked
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this Standard (AS 5601—2013) and any other relevant requirements.
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What options are available for the installation
of LP Gas cylinders on board boats?
LP Gas cylinders and all high pressure stage piping shall be installed:
(a) in a cylinder compartment or LP Gas locker
(b) xternally on the upper deck or cabin top of a boat, but not within 1000mm
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of an opening into the boat, or cause a hindrance to movement on board
the boat and at least
i. 1000mm from any opening into the boat below the cylinder valve
ii. 150mm from any opening into the boat above the cylinder valve
iii. 1500mm from any fixed ignition source.
AS/NZS 5601:2013,
Part 2, Section 3.4.3
and Section 3.2.3
Under which conditions should you not install
LP Gas cylinders externally on a boat?
LP Gas cylinders should not be installed externally where such installation
would require the bodywork to be penetrated and cause structural problems
to the boat. In such a case the LP Gas cylinder should be installed in a cylinder
compartment with internal access for removal and replacement of cylinders.
AS/NZS 5601:2013,
Part 2, Section
3.4.5.1
What are the requirements for restraining
LP Gas cylinders and their attachments
on boats?
LP Gas cylinders and their attachments shall be restrained and have their
movement restricted when stowed on boats.
AS/NZS 5601:2013,
Part 2, Section 2.4.4
and Section 3.3.1,
3.3.2
Also AS 2030.1:2009
Section 8.7
Cylinders should not be allowed to:
»» fall over
»» fall upon one another
»» be subjected to mechanical shock
»» be unsecured during transport or use.
Cylinder restraints shall withstand a load equal to four times the weight of the
full cylinder, including attachments, when subjected to forces in all directions.
Cylinder restraint shall not cause undue stresses on the cylinder.
What is the minimum distance between an
LP Gas cylinder and any heat source (exhaust
or engi