Anchorage Fire Department enforces NFPA 58 and the International Fire Code as adopted under AMC Title 23, setting limits on residential propane cylinder size, placement, and total storage on a parcel.
Single residential propane cylinders are typically limited to 100 pounds water capacity (about 25 gallons) when stored outside, and aggregate storage thresholds trigger permitting at higher quantities. Cylinders must be set on stable, non-combustible surfaces, away from building openings, ignition sources, and exits. Cold-climate cylinders need protection from snow loading and ice damming. AFD inspects multifamily and commercial sites, and unsafe storage in entry vestibules or stairwells is a frequent winter citation. Propane heaters indoors must be listed for indoor use.
Notice of violation, removal orders for unsafe cylinders, fines for repeat or hazardous noncompliance, and stop-occupancy if conditions threaten escape from a residence.
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