NFPA 58, 3.2.12.5

3 ft from building openings below level of discharge (vent)
5ft from a source of ignition

The box and condenser are both ignition sources so it is improper. Before you bust on the LP company, need to know chicken or the egg. Who was there first?

Sediment traps are a function of the gas codes. Whether NFPA 54 or IFGC, both say same thing as Jerry pointed out. No distinction is made to what flavor fuel you are burning. All gas utilization equipment except those Jerry listed. This brings up the Point of Delivery. With NG systems, it is the discharge out of the gas meter where your local codes take effect. With LP, it is the fitting coming out of the second stage regulator, whether that is located under the bonnet of the tank or against the side of the house. Thus, in Pa, NFPA 58 governs LP piping in the yard up to the second stage reg. against the house but then the IFGC takes over.


To remedy, the situation in the photo, the AHJ would probably allow a vent line run away from ignition sources or building openings, etc. and leave all this equipment where it is. Cheap fix.

I have those pics Jerry--I promise I'll scan and share tomorrow. The check is in the mail!

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