On Jul 20, 11:57*am, Nonnymus > wrote:
> Eric wrote:
> > On Jul 19, 7:21 pm, Eric > wrote:
> >> Hi Guys,
> >> I am a couple weeks away from having a company build an outdoor
> >> island, and install my new grill (its a turbo elite drop-in). The plan
> >> is for a cantilevered island, with two vented access doors centered
> >> under the grillhead with room for the LP tank and a spare. The back of
> >> the island would then have two 6X4" vents (one top, one bottom). The
> >> area under the grillhead would have a heatshield.
>
> >> I just got the grill today, and I'm flipping thru the manual, and it
> >> is very specific about having having only ONE LP tank isolated in a
> >> seperate enclosure, cross-ventilated, with a vented access door. It
> >> also states that the barbeque enclosure should have upper and lower
> >> vents (20 sq in minimum each) on both sides of the island.
>
> >> I realize its generally a good idea to keep the LP tank as far away
> >> from the heat/ignition source as possible, but is this a requirement?
> >> Where can I find the code that regulates this? (is there one?)
>
> Having experienced an LP explosion firsthand, let me say I agree with
> Edwin. *Add more vents if you're concerned about blockage of some. *The
> heat shield, clearances and design shown on your drawings seem to be
> well thought out, and sensible.
>
> FWIW, let me add my $.02 worth of experience as well. *I strongly
> recommend that you use steel studs for framing and concrete board for
> the siding, heat shield and insides (except shelving). *Screw the thing
> together and then do the stucco or tile over the cement board. *I'd shy
> away from any wood in the thing, and would use coated wire closet
> shelving for any interior shelves. *It has nothing to do with fire, but
> instead with long term durability. *Even here in the desert, I've seen
> delamination of ceramic tile from plywood movement and even from frost.
> * If I were to build an outdoor kitchen (I cook outdoors virtually every
> day), I'd want a solid countertop like granite or Silestone to eliminate
> any delamination threat, and would use ceramic, stone or slate tile on
> the sides only. *Even Slate might be a questionable choice, since it's
> more prone to fracture and delamination, even when sealed, in an outdoor
> environment.
> --
> Nonny
>
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So it looks like Tucson, AZ abides by the 2003 International Fire
Code. I've looked thru it, and it doesnt say much about LP appliances/
storage. It refers to the International Fuel Gas Code (which is also
vague), and NFPA 58 which I cant find a copy of. I guess I will take
a trip down to the development services office and see if anyone can
help.