Aurora Fire Rescue enforces propane storage limits under the International Fire Code adopted by Aurora City Code Chapter 50, restricting cylinder size and quantity at residential properties and prohibiting indoor storage of cylinders over one pound.
Aurora City Code Chapter 50 adopts the International Fire Code, which governs propane (LP-gas) storage. Single-family residences may store limited quantities of propane outdoors with cylinder size restrictions; cylinders over one pound generally cannot be stored inside dwellings, garages attached to dwellings, or basements. Larger stationary tanks for heating require permits from Aurora Fire Rescue and must meet setback distances from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources. Multi-family buildings have stricter caps. Filling stations and bulk plants are zoning-restricted. AFR inspects on complaint and during fire investigations. Improperly stored cylinders are common findings after structure fires.
Improper indoor storage, oversized cylinders, or unpermitted stationary tanks trigger Aurora Fire Rescue correction orders, fines, and required removal under International Fire Code.
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