Chapter 61 — LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES

Section 6104 — LOCATION OF LP-GAS CONTAINERS

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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6104.1 General.

6104.1 General. The storage and handling of LP-gas and the installation and maintenance of related equipment shall comply with NFPA 58 and be subject to the approval of the fire code official, except as provided in this chapter.

6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.

6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. For the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, storage of liquified petroleum gas shall not exceed an aggregate capacity in any one installation of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) within the limits established by law as set forth in the fire code adoption ordinance or other regulation adopted by the jurisdiction. Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings,…

6104.3 Container location.

6104.3 Container location. LP-gas containers shall be located with respect to buildings and lot lines of adjoining property that can be built on, in accordance with Table 6104.3. TABLE 6104.3—LOCATION OF LP-GAS CONTAINERSCol2Col3Col4Col5Col6 ------------------ LP-GAS<br CONTAINER CAPACITY<br(water gallons)LP-GAS<br CONTAINER CAPACITY<br(water gallons)LP-GAS<br CONTAINER CAPACITY<br(water gallons)MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN LP-GAS CONTAINERS AND BUILDINGS,<brPUBLIC WAYSg OR LOT LINES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY THAT CAN BE BUILT ONMINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN LP-GAS CONTAINERS AND BUILDINGS,<brPUBLIC…

6104.4 Multiple LP-gas container installations.

6104.4 Multiple LP-gas container installations. Multiple LP-gas container installations with a total water storage capacity of more than 180,000 gallons (681.3 kL) [150,000-gallon (567.8 kL) LP-gas capacity] shall be subdivided into groups containing not more than 180,000 gallons (681.3 kL) in each group. Such groups shall be separated by a distance of not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm), unless the containers are protected in accordance with one of the following: 1. Mounded in an approved manner. 2. Protected with approved insulation on areas that are subject to impingement of ignited gas from…