point bas

English translation: low point

17:43 Oct 28, 2007

French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Fire regulations - propane storage

French term or phrase: point bas

Storage rules for bottles of propane:

"...située à une distance réelle d'au moins...

- des baies...
- de tout appareillage...
- de tout ***point bas et des bouches d'égout non protégés par un siphon ;
- de tout dépôt..."

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English translation:low point

Explanation:
Propane being heavier than air, any leaks into a nearby low laying area could accumulate thus posing an explosion risk

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Conchi De Salas
Canada
Local time: 01:18

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low point

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low point

Explanation:
Propane being heavier than air, any leaks into a nearby low laying area could accumulate thus posing an explosion risk

Conchi De Salas
Canada
Local time: 01:18
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Spanish
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