Chattanooga Fire Department enforces the adopted Tennessee Fire Code on residential propane cylinder storage, capping above-ground container size and requiring setbacks from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines.
Chattanooga Fire Department applies Tennessee-adopted International Fire Code Chapter 61 to liquefied petroleum gas. Single-family homes may keep grill-size cylinders outside, but stationary tanks above 125 gallons water capacity require permits and minimum distances from openings, ignition sources, and lot lines. Cylinders must sit on a non-combustible base, valves protected, and stored upright outdoors. Storing cylinders inside basements, crawl spaces, or attached garages is prohibited. Refilling stations and dispensers need a CFD operational permit and annual inspection.
Improper indoor storage, unpermitted large tanks, or blocked valves can trigger CFD correction orders, fines, and removal of the cylinders.
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