What safety regulations should I be aware of if my food business uses liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas)?
If your food business uses LP gas, it’s essential to adhere to safety regulations. There are restrictions on where gas bottles can be installed in relation to doors, windows, drains, air vents, electrical points, and property boundaries. Cylinders must be stored correctly – kept cool, protected from the elements, and with full and empty cylinders separated. For installations and servicing, it is legally required to use a registered LP gas installer. Ensure that any gas appliances used conform to national standards and legal requirements and consider obtaining a verification permit from LP Gas Safety.