LPG Bulk Storage Installation — Kiambu
A bulk LPG storage tank with fabricated safety cage, vapour line and emergency shut-off, replacing cylinder-by-cylinder operation for a commercial kitchen in Kiambu.
EMOST Techniques Ltd designed and installed a bulk LPG storage system for a hospitality client in Kiambu County, replacing an unreliable cylinder-swap arrangement with a single monitored tank, a fabricated safety cage, a piped vapour line into the kitchen and an accessible emergency shut-off.
Project overview
- Client industryHospitality
- LocationKiambu County, Kenya
- Service categoryLPG Installation + Metal Fabrication
- ScopeTank base, steel safety cage, vapour line, regulators, isolation and emergency shut-off valves
The challenge
The kitchen was running on individual gas cylinders, which meant service interruptions during peak hours, cylinders stored close to cooking equipment, and no single point of isolation in an emergency. The client needed a continuous, compliant gas supply that could be refilled by tanker without disrupting kitchen operations.
How the project was delivered
Assessed available outdoor space, distances to openings and boundaries, tanker access and the routing needed to reach the kitchen appliances.
A level reinforced concrete base was set out and prepared to carry the tank and keep it clear of standing water.
A ventilated steel mesh security cage with a lockable access door was fabricated, treated and painted to protect the tank and its fittings.
The horizontal tank was positioned and the vapour line run in correctly coded, supported pipe from the regulator set to the kitchen manifold.
First-stage regulator, pressure gauge, isolation valves and an emergency shut-off valve reachable from outside the enclosure were fitted.
The line was pressure-tested and leak-checked, appliances were purged and commissioned, and kitchen staff were briefed on isolation and emergency procedure.
Project specification
| Installation type | Bulk LPG vapour-offtake storage |
|---|---|
| Tank | Horizontal above-ground bulk tank on concrete base |
| Enclosure | Fabricated ventilated steel mesh cage, lockable |
| Pipework | Coded and supported steel gas line to kitchen manifold |
| Controls | First-stage regulator, pressure gauge, isolation valves, emergency shut-off |
| Testing | Pressure and leak test before commissioning |
What was delivered
The kitchen now runs on an uninterrupted bulk gas supply with a lower cost per kilogram than cylinder swaps, all storage moved outside the building into a protected enclosure, and a single clearly marked shut-off point for emergencies.
Before hiring an LPG installer in Kenya
- Registration. Confirm the contractor is EBK-registered and experienced with commercial gas installations, not only appliance connection.
- Siting. Ask how tank position was decided — distance to openings, boundaries and ignition sources should be part of the quote, not an afterthought.
- Enclosure. The cage must be ventilated and lockable; solid boxed-in enclosures trap gas and are unsafe.
- Testing evidence. Require a pressure and leak test on the completed line before appliances are commissioned.
- Handover training. Kitchen staff should be shown where the emergency shut-off is and how to isolate the supply.
Frequently asked questions
This installation shows how EMOST Techniques Ltd handles bulk LPG for commercial kitchens in Kenya — base, enclosure, pipework and safety controls delivered as one coordinated package.
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