Apple Valley, CA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

The Town of Apple Valley does not publish a stand-alone propane or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ordinance. Propane storage and handling are regulated through the California Fire Code, which the Apple Valley Fire Protection District (AVFPD) adopts and amends locally via Ordinance 67 (Fire Code Amendments). The statewide Fire Code (Chapter 61 and the referenced NFPA 58 standard) sets the framework for LPG container sizing, separation distances from buildings and property lines, permit thresholds for larger installations, and protection from physical damage and ignition sources. Because the District adopts and may amend these provisions, exact tank-size thresholds and clearance distances for a specific installation should be confirmed with AVFPD before installing or relocating a tank. Beyond the adopted code, the District's own defensible-space guidance directly addresses propane in the High Desert context: property owners are instructed to remove combustible materials and vegetation from around propane tanks to reduce wildfire ignition risk. Given Apple Valley's dry brush and strong winds, keeping the area around tanks clear is treated as part of property fire-hazard maintenance enforced through the Hazard Abatement Program. For permit requirements on larger LPG installations or commercial use, contact AVFPD at (760) 247-7618. We did not find a published Town-specific tank distance, so installers should rely on the adopted California Fire Code and District confirmation.