120 (100 gallon) Above Ground Propane Tank

  • Five (5) feet from any opening of a house (doors and windows)
  • If the bottom of a window is higher than 32 inches, the tank can go directly under the window.
  • If the window is a permanently shut window that can not be opened, there are no distance requirements.

All other propane tanks

  • Same as all the above
  • Ten (10) feet from a building
  • Ten (10) feet from property line that can be built upon
  • **Some municipalities require ten (10) feet from property line**

Underground Hole Sizes

120 Gallon Underground Propane Tank

  • 30” Deep 30” Wide 6’ Long

250 Gallon Underground Propane Tank

  • 4’ Deep 4’ Wide 8’ Long

Standard ASME Propane Tank Specifications

CapacityDiameterLengthTank Weight
12024″68″288 lbs.
25030″94″542 lbs.
50037″119″1062 lbs.
100041″192″1983 lbs.

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