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Albany, NY Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit threshold
Containers over 40 lbs water capacity
Enforcing agency
Building Dept. + Fire Dept.
Application fee
$100 nonrefundable
Max single container
1,000 gallons
Max aggregate storage
12,000 gallons

Summary

Storing more than 40 pounds of liquefied petroleum gas in Albany requires a Building Department permit, and citywide installations are capped at 1,000 gallons per container and 12,000 gallons in aggregate storage.

No person shall place or permit to be placed upon his control any container of liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, having a water capacity of more than 40 pounds unless he shall first have obtained a permit from the Building Department of the City of Albany. ... The maximum single container capacity shall be 1,000 gallons. The maximum aggregate multicontainer storage capacity shall be 12,000 gallons. Installations in excess of 1,000 gallons shall be installed below ground.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4873446; v61 updated 2026-03-18; through 03-18-2026).

Full Breakdown

Any LPG container holding more than 40 pounds of water capacity requires a permit from Albany's Building Department before it can be placed anywhere in the city (City Code § 197-8). The Building Commissioner and Fire Chief jointly review each $100, nonrefundable application and inspect the site against NFPA Standard No. 58 and the state Fire Prevention Code. Citywide caps limit any single container to 1,000 gallons and total aggregate storage to 12,000 gallons; anything over 1,000 gallons must go below ground, while aboveground tanks need a six-foot chain-link fence with two grates (§ 197-10). Permits are non-transferable.

Violations & Fines

Violating the LPG storage rules is an offense punishable by a fine of $50 to $500 under § 197-12, with each day of continued violation charged as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a home propane tank in Albany?
Only if the container's water capacity exceeds 40 pounds; smaller tanks (like typical 20-lb grill cylinders) don't require a Building Department permit under § 197-8.
How much LPG can be stored at one site in Albany?
City Code § 197-10 caps any single container at 1,000 gallons and total aggregate storage at 12,000 gallons, with installations over 1,000 gallons required to go below ground.

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