Plumas County, CA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

No Plumas County-specific propane ordinance was identified; propane storage is regulated by the statewide California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9, Chapter 61) and the California Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, which adopt NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code). Under California Fire Code, LP-gas containers must be located with respect to buildings and adjoining property lines in accordance with code tables (e.g., Table 6104.3), with required separation distances increasing as tank water capacity increases — small residential tanks have smaller setbacks than large bulk tanks. The codes also address tank anchoring, protection from vehicle impact, and clearance of combustible vegetation around tanks — particularly important in Plumas County's wildfire-prone State Responsibility Area, where keeping the area around a propane tank clear supports PRC 4291 defensible space. Installation of permanent propane tanks and associated gas piping typically requires a permit and inspection through the Plumas County Building Department, and bulk storage at commercial facilities is subject to California Fire Code permitting and fire-official approval. Suppliers filling and installing tanks must also comply with state and federal LP-gas safety rules. Because this is governed by adopted statewide codes rather than a unique county ordinance, exact clearances depend on tank size and configuration and should be confirmed with the county building department.