Run Garden Center Propane Exchange Station Inspection — Free

Inspection Details and Station Identification

Station location and identifier recorded

Document the specific garden center location, station ID, and inspection area.

Inspection date and time recorded

Record when the inspection was completed.

Inspector name and signature completed critical (required)

Inspector must sign to confirm the inspection was performed.

Cylinder Condition and Overfill Protection

All cylinders have intact overfill protection devices critical (required)

Verify cylinders are equipped with overfill protection where required and devices appear intact and serviceable.

Yes No N/A

Cylinder valves are closed and caps/plugs are in place on stored cylinders critical (required)

Check that cylinders in storage are secured with valves closed and protective caps or plugs installed as applicable.

Yes No N/A

No visible cylinder damage, corrosion, bulging, or severe rust critical (required)

Inspect cylinders for dents, gouges, corrosion, fire damage, bulging, or other visible defects.

Yes No N/A

Cylinder service or expiration date is current critical (required)

Verify cylinders are within the allowed service date and not expired or otherwise out of date for exchange.

Yes No N/A

Cylinder fill level appears within acceptable range critical (required)

Assess whether exchanged cylinders appear properly filled and not overfilled or underfilled.

Storage Cage and Physical Security

Storage cage is structurally sound and secure critical (required)

Check cage frame, panels, fasteners, and anchoring for damage, corrosion, or instability.

Yes No N/A

Gate, latch, and lock function properly critical (required)

Verify the cage gate opens, closes, latches, and locks as intended.

Yes No N/A

Cage is free of obstructions and allows safe access

Ensure the area around the cage is clear for safe stocking, retrieval, and emergency access.

Yes No N/A

Cylinders are stored upright and secured to prevent tipping critical (required)

Verify cylinders are positioned upright and restrained or arranged to prevent falling or rolling.

Yes No N/A

Signage, Labels, and Regulatory Posting

Required propane warning signage is visible and legible critical (required)

Check that warning signs are posted, readable, and not blocked by merchandise or debris.

Yes No N/A

No smoking / ignition source restrictions are posted and visible critical (required)

Verify signage restricting smoking and open flames is present at the exchange station.

Yes No N/A

Emergency contact or site instructions are posted

Confirm emergency contact information or site response instructions are available at the station.

Yes No N/A

Labels and markings are readable on cylinders and station equipment

Inspect labels, hazard markings, and operating instructions for legibility and completeness.

Yes No N/A

Area Conditions and Leak/Fire Hazards

No odor of propane or evidence of active leak critical (required)

Check for propane odor, hissing, frost, or other signs of a leak at the station.

Yes No N/A

Area is free of ignition sources and hot work activity critical (required)

Verify there are no smoking materials, open flames, spark-producing tools, or active hot work near the station.

Yes No N/A

Combustible materials are stored away from the propane exchange area

Ensure cardboard, mulch, chemicals, or other combustibles are not stored immediately adjacent to the exchange station.

Yes No N/A

Drainage and housekeeping are adequate around the station

Check for standing water, debris, or poor housekeeping that could interfere with safe access or inspection.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Garden Center Propane Exchange Station Inspection

Inspection Details and Station Identification

Cylinder Condition and Overfill Protection

Storage Cage and Physical Security

Signage, Labels, and Regulatory Posting

Area Conditions and Leak/Fire Hazards

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