Baltimore caps residential propane cylinder storage at consumer-grade amounts. Cylinders must be stored upright outdoors, away from ignition sources and basements. The Baltimore City Fire Department enforces under the International Fire Code adopted citywide.
Per IFC Chapter 61 as adopted by Baltimore, residential occupants may store up to 40 pounds of liquefied petroleum gas in DOT-approved cylinders outdoors and at least five feet from doorways, windows, and air intakes. Storage inside dwellings or basements is prohibited. Rowhouses and apartments commonly limit roof or balcony storage further. Larger quantities require permits and ASME aboveground tanks subject to setback rules. Filled cylinders may not be transported in enclosed vehicles for extended periods.
BCFD citations of $250 to $1,000 per cylinder violation. Insurance non-renewal common after documented unsafe storage. Fire-caused damage triggers civil liability.
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