Aurora, IL Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- No-permit threshold
- 60 gal aggregate or less
- Bulk storage allowed only in
- M-2 manufacturing district
- Approval authority
- Fire Marshal
- Governing code
- 2024 IFC as amended
Summary
Aurora bans bulk liquefied petroleum gas storage everywhere in the city except the M-2 manufacturing district, and even there only with Fire Marshal approval; small propane setups under 60 gallons total need no permit.
6101.1.1 Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gasses. Shall be added as follows:
The area limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited are established as follows: The entire area of the city except that portion classified as M-2 manufacturing district under the city zoning ordinance, being Ordinance No. 3100 as amended from time to time; and then only as approved by the Fire Marshal.
Table C102.1 reference to Minimum Number of Hydrants which equal One(1) shall be amended to Two (2).
C102.1.1 is added to read:
The following conditions shall also apply to hydrant placement on private property:
1. A fire hydrant shall be located between fifty (50) feet to one hundred (100) feet from fire department connection.
2. Hydrants shall not be located within 50 feet from the building perimeter (collapse zone).
3. Hydrants shall be located no more than 5 feet from all-weather roadways. When existing obstructions cannot be avoided, the closest part of the hydrant shall be placed no less than two (2) feet back from the face of the curb or edge of pavement. Center of discharge outlets shall be located eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) inches above final grade and steamer outlet shall face the street or access road. Hydrants shall be plumb and capped at all times.
Full Breakdown
The city's Fire Code amendment (IFC § 6101.1.1) prohibits bulk LP-gas storage citywide outside the M-2 manufacturing zone, with Fire Marshal sign-off required even inside M-2. Separately, IFC § 105.5.30 exempts individual or multiple propane containers from an operational permit when their aggregate water capacity is 60 gallons or less: covering typical grills and small residential setups; larger tanks need a permit and, if not in M-2, cannot be stored in bulk at all.
Violations & Fines
Storing bulk LP-gas outside the M-2 district, or without Fire Marshal approval, violates the Fire Code; the Fire Marshal can order removal and deny approval for noncompliant storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep a large propane tank at my Aurora home?
Do I need a permit for my grill's propane tank?
Sources & Official References
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