Chapter 61 — LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
Section 6104
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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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.¶
Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] .
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 build
ings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
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.
6104.3.1 Installation on roof prohibited. LP-gas containers used in stationary installations shall not be located on the roofs of buildings.
6104.3.2 Special hazards. LP-gas containers shall be located with respect to special hazards including, but not limited to, above-ground flammable or combustible liquid tanks, oxygen or gaseous hydrogen containers, flooding or electric power lines as specified in Section 6.5.3 of NFPA 58.
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) [150,000gallon (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:
Mounded in an approved manner.
Protected with approved insulation on areas that are subject to impingement of ignited gas from pipelines or other leakage.
Protected by fire walls of approved construction.
Protected by an approved system for application of water as specified in Table 6.5.1.2 of NFPA 58.
Protected by other approved means.
Where one of these forms of protection is provided, the separation shall be not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) between LP-gas container groups.
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