Propane Storage: Daly City vs Redwood City
How do propane storage rules compare between Daly City, CA and Redwood City, CA?
Daly City and Redwood City have similar restriction levels.
Daly City, CA
San Mateo County
Propane (LP-Gas) storage in Daly City is governed by California Fire Code Chapter 61 (LP-Gas), adopted via Daly City Municipal Code Title 4. Residential storage is limited to small cylinders, with quantity, distance, and permit thresholds keyed to container water capacity.
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San Mateo County
Propane (LPG) storage in unincorporated San Mateo County follows the California Fire Code Chapter 61 and NFPA 58, enforced by CAL FIRE / San Mateo County Fire. Residential aggregate capacity is limited, tanks must meet setback and clearance rules, and permits are required above threshold quantities.
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| Fact | Daly City | Redwood City |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CFC Chapter 61 (via Title 4) | - |
| Residential aggregate | ≤500 gal WC without separation | - |
| 125-500 gal WC | 10 ft from buildings/property lines | - |
| Inside dwellings | Max 1-lb cylinder (CFC 6109.13) | - |
| BBQ tanks | Store outdoors, ventilated | - |
| Permit required | Above CFC 105.5.30 thresholds | - |
| Governing code | - | California Fire Code Chapter 61 + NFPA 58 |
| Enforcing agency | - | CAL FIRE / San Mateo County Fire Marshal |
| Residential install cap | - | Up to 2,000 gal water capacity per code (fire official sets limit) |
| Setback from public ways | - | At least 5 ft (tanks 2,000 gal or less) |
| Permit | - | Required per CFC Sections 105.5 / 105.6 |
| Tank vehicles | - | Not unattended within 500 ft of residences/schools |
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Daly City FAQ
Can I store my 20-lb BBQ propane tank in the garage?
No. CFC 6109.13 limits indoor residential storage to a single 1-lb cylinder. The 20-lb tank must be stored outdoors in a ventilated location, protected from damage.
Do I need a permit for a 250-gallon propane tank?
Yes — a 250-gal WC tank exceeds CFC permit thresholds and must be at least 10 ft from any structure or property line, set on a non-combustible pad, and inspected by North County Fire Authority.
Redwood City FAQ
Do I need a permit for a propane tank in unincorporated San Mateo County?
Permits are required under the California Fire Code (Sections 105.5 and 105.6) for LP-gas installations above the code's threshold quantities. A propane distributor cannot fill a permit-required tank unless an installation permit has been issued for that location by the fire code official. Contact the Fire Marshal at (650) 573-3846.
How far does my propane tank need to be from the property line?
Above-ground containers of 2,000 gallons water capacity or less must be at least 5 feet from public ways, with larger setbacks for bigger tanks per NFPA 58 location tables and the fire code official's approval.
Can I store my BBQ propane cylinder in the garage?
LP-gas cylinders should be stored outdoors, not inside buildings or garages. The California Fire Code and NFPA 58 restrict indoor storage of propane containers; standard 20-lb BBQ tanks should be kept outside.
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