Wake County adopted the NC Fire Prevention Code (NCFC) under Code Ch. 72. Residential propane storage follows NCFC Chapter 61 and NFPA 58 — typical residential 100 lb LP tank requires 5 ft setback from openings; 500-gallon ASME tanks require 10 ft from buildings/property line. Permits required above 125 gallons.
Under Ch. 72 and the NC State Fire Code, residential LP-gas storage follows NFPA 58 minimum distances: tanks 125 gallons or less = no permit and 5 ft setback from ignition source; 125-500 gallons = 10 ft from buildings, lot line, and openings; >500 gallons up to 1,000 gallons = 25 ft. Aggregate quantities on a single residential lot are capped at 1,000 gallons without special permit. Tanks must be installed by a licensed LP-gas dealer registered with NC OSFM. Wake County Fire Services Marshal handles permits for commercial storage and special events.
Improper storage: NC Fire Code citation, potential criminal misdemeanor under NCGS §58-79-1 if licensed dealer was not used. Wake County Fire Marshal can order tank relocation at owner cost.
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