SCUBA tank storage: apartment w/ no-hazmat lease

[Land Locked]

Darn, Gary beat me to the meth lab!

This brought a vision to my minds eye! Local FD hazmat crew arrives to remove scuba tanks from local apartment. And just what about the tanks they are wearing??

 

[Cyclops_Diver]

Darn, Gary beat me to the meth lab!

This brought a vision to my minds eye! Local FD hazmat crew arrives to remove scuba tanks from local apartment. And just what about the tanks they are wearing??

They check them at the door?

 

[Sas]

I wouldn't mention it at all... and if they do annual inspections, and you are worried, keep them at a friend's place, in a closet or in the boot of your car, etc. whilst they do the inspections. If you get 'found out', just plead ignorance. My 2c.

I live in a leased apartment too and never even thought that my tank might be an issue!

 

[divestoclimb]

The landlady will be living in another room in the same apartment so she'll know they're there. I doubt she'll have a problem with it whether I get the terms changed or not, but...

I've dealt with a few nasty people in the past that will used any means they have to get you. I'd rather not move in to a place and already be violating a signed agreement that could later be held against me, ya know? If I absolutely couldn't move my tanks in, I'd rather just find another place to live and have the peace of mind that I won't have any legal/contractual surprises. I'll also be visiting the closest dive shop to see if they know about any city ordinances or the like that might be the reason for this.

So back to my original question: any ideas of how to convince a non-diver of the lack of danger involved in residential SCUBA tank storage?

 

[Joe Cool]

Heres my 2-cents...I suggest coming out of the open and telling your landlady about your scuba tanks. Remember, you are signing a legal and binding agreement with her. Explain to her that scuba tanks are not hazardous materials (Here is the definition of HazMat: Dangerous goods - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) and that they contain air, breathing air. They're in pressurized containers just like a fire extinguisher. If a fire extinguisher is allowed in a home, I do not see why scuba tanks are an exception. If she is still not convinced, I would obtain some kind of letter from the fire department stating that scuba tanks are not considered hazardous materials.

 

[ektess1]

I work in the shipping industry and deal with hazardous materials on a daily basis. According to the DOT, a charged fire extinguisher is considered a HazMat. However an empty one is not. Just tell the landlady that the cylenders are empty. You are not suppose to store cylenders fully charged anyway. No worries.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

In the US it's nobody's business what we have in our homes as long as it's not illegal. Of course the weiners and criminals(liberals in congress included) would like to make guns illegal. That way when Joe ********* breaks in he knows you're not going to blow him back out the door with a 12 guage. Of course give the crooks a chance and they'll make scuba tanks illegal since you could do a nice job on a crooks skull with one. Keep your mouth shut about the tanks. Just don't drop one and knock the valve off. The hole will be hard to explain. They are again as was stated sporting goods. The DOT regs have alot of useless crap in em as well. They can't help it. It's government agency.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

The landlady will be living in another room in the same apartment so she'll know they're there. I doubt she'll have a problem with it whether I get the terms changed or not, but...

I've dealt with a few nasty people in the past that will used any means they have to get you. I'd rather not move in to a place and already be violating a signed agreement that could later be held against me, ya know? If I absolutely couldn't move my tanks in, I'd rather just find another place to live and have the peace of mind that I won't have any legal/contractual surprises. I'll also be visiting the closest dive shop to see if they know about any city ordinances or the like that might be the reason for this.

So back to my original question: any ideas of how to convince a non-diver of the lack of danger involved in residential SCUBA tank storage?

That changes things. Is she, how would you say, a woman with needs?Perhaps you could make her forget all about the tanks. Being that she's IN THE SAME APARTMENT? Whas up wit dat!!??

 

[Belmont]

You can't plead ignorance. You could ask your insurance company to give you extra coverage on your policy and show the landlady that you are clear with them so she should not worry.

 

[scooba]

As both a scuba diver and hazardous materials consultant ( The Compliance Resource Center ) I can tell you that your scuba tanks (if filled) are considered a hazardous material because they are pressurized. The pressure tank can act as torpedo if it falls or in extreme heat the valve blows off. If you want to keep them in your apartment I would suggest you keep them empty.