robbo im not trying ta rub you up the wrong way im only stating that in the codes:
1.1.4 interpretation ...an "informative" Appendix is only for information and guidance. Informative provisions do not form part of the mandatory requirements of the standard...
And i say this cus knowing this definition may one day be integeral to defending oneself aghinst the board if ever questioned over placement of bottles of course one would hope to stick to this information as best as one could but dont be fooled into thinking that this has to be, as it can be side stepped if the situation arrises where the full clearance requirments canot be achieved...
1.1.4 For the purpose of this standard,the word "shall" refers to the practices, which are mandatory for compliance with this standard. The words "should" or "may" refer to practices, which are advised or recommended.
eg...G3.3 cylinder connection...The piping between a cylinder and a first stage regulator SHOULD be:etc etc...which means to me i do not have to exactly meet the requirments to achieve code standards...
I am not being anal im just using the codes as they were intended to be used...
Maybees they need to rewrite the codes and make them set in concrete...but this too would serve no better as sometimes we cant achieve exactly what is pointed in the codes but knowing where and when we can bend the codes to still achieve a safe installation is a tool we all need...At the end of the day if you are to be made accountable for your work it is highly unlikley that you will stray far from the information given in the codes. But it is nice to know there are sections of the codes that allow one freedom of movement to interpert indervidual situations for what they are and come up with an acceptiable solution, and still deliver a safe installation.
With all this accountiabilty now being pointed at trades men with the leaky homes saga knowing the correct definitions and interpitations to this code will only be of bennifit to ones self.
As for another standard that might clear things up a bit more precise: AS/NZS 1596:2008 - The storage and handling of LP Gas...
I dont have this standard but would love to hear from any person that does have this standard and see what it says about residental cylinder storage...
As NZS 5261:2003 does not seem to have a denifinitive mandatory placement of residental lpg cylinders.