Henrico County, VA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- County-specific propane rule
- None
- Governing code
- VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code
- Enforced by
- Henrico fire division
- Related local rule
- § 11-16 inflammable-liquid vehicles
- Questions
- Fire Marshal 804-501-4900
Summary
Henrico sets no separate propane-storage ordinance. LP-gas storage is governed by the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, which the county adopts and enforces. Container limits and separation distances come from that state code, not a local rule.
the current edition of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code setting forth regulations for the prevention of, and protection from, fire is administered and enforced in the county by the fire division.
Full Breakdown
Section 11-1 adopts the current Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code for enforcement countywide by the fire division. LP-gas (propane) container storage, tank sizing, and separation distances are regulated by that state code (drawn from the International Fire Code), not by a distinct Henrico ordinance. The county's only propane-related local provisions concern combustible clearances for outdoor cooking and a ban on parking inflammable-liquid transport vehicles in residential areas (§ 11-16). For tank permitting, contact the Fire Marshal at 804-501-4900.
Violations & Fines
Storage violations are enforced by the fire chief under the Statewide Fire Prevention Code; a violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor under Va. Code § 27-100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Henrico limit how much propane I can store?
Do I need a permit for a large propane tank?
Sources & Official References
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