As Dale says. For awhile there was discussion about putting the propane in a box, whether to "hide it" from inspectors or to protect it. Once it was pointed out that if there was ever a fire and the fire personnel entered the house and could not see the propane tank, they wouldn't know it was there and probably would not take the necessary steps of protecting it or getting the hell out of the building.
What some people don't understand (especially hot head users) is that they are using full tank pressure (100 psi plus). If there were ever a leak in the hose, whether cut by sharp glass or burned through from hot glass, the tank would empty itself in very short order. As I recall, the explosive concentration of propane is somewhere around 4% - meaning that if 4% of the air is "contaminated" with propane, it will explode if exposed to an ignition source. With full tank pressure, explosive concentration will be met in seconds. Some people use the excuse that with the tank right next to them, they can react quickly and shut the tank off in time. This is totally wrong thinking.
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Chaotic Glass: Safety for the glassworker, and random thoughts and opinions on the state of the glassworking world
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