Boulder Fire Rescue follows the International Fire Code adopted under BRC Title 10 to regulate residential and commercial propane storage. Residential tank size, setback, and quantity limits are strictly enforced after Marshall Fire wildfire concerns.
Liquefied petroleum gas storage in Boulder is governed by the International Fire Code, adopted with local amendments under BRC Title 10. Residential properties are typically limited to small DOT cylinders for grills and modest stationary tanks, with required setbacks from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines. Larger tanks require Boulder Fire Rescue plan review and permits. Following the December 2021 Marshall Fire in adjacent Boulder County, BFR has paid extra attention to exterior propane storage in wildfire-vulnerable foothill neighborhoods, where tanks must be cleared of vegetation per defensible-space guidelines.
Stop-use orders, removal of non-compliant tanks, and fire-code citations under BRC Title 10; reinspection fees for failed follow-ups.
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