Washtenaw County has no separate propane-storage ordinance. Storage and use of LP-gas follow the International Fire Code and NFPA 58 as adopted by Michigan and enforced by local fire officials, limiting cylinder sizes and locations at homes and multifamily buildings.
Residential propane is regulated through the fire code Michigan adopts (the International Fire Code with NFPA 58), applied locally by fire departments — the county sets no additional rule. These standards limit the aggregate quantity of LP-gas stored at a dwelling, require cylinders to be kept upright, outdoors, and clear of ignition sources and building openings, and restrict storing filled cylinders inside occupied buildings. Larger tanks require proper clearances from structures and property lines. In multifamily buildings, storing or using LP-gas containers on balconies or within units is generally prohibited. Bulk or commercial LP installations require permits and inspection under the fire code.
Improper propane storage is a fire-code violation subject to correction orders, condemnation of unsafe conditions, and municipal civil infraction penalties by the fire marshal.
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