Chino, CA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

California Fire Code Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases), as locally adopted by CVFD Ordinance 2022-01, governs storage and use of LPG in Chino. Residential cooking/heating cylinders (typically 20-lb DOT cylinders for BBQs and patio heaters): no permit, but must be stored outdoors or in a well-ventilated location, upright, away from heat sources and exits, never in basements or below-grade rooms (CFC §6109). NFPA 58 Table 6.4.4.1 sets distance requirements: a 5-lb to 20-lb residential cylinder must be at least 5 ft from a doorway, window, or HVAC intake when in use. Larger ASME tanks for whole-house heating (typically 120, 250, 500, or 1,000 gallons) require CVFD review; under CFC §6104.3 / NFPA 58 §6.4.1, a tank ≤125 gal water capacity must be ≥10 ft from any important building or line of adjoining property that may be built upon; 125–500 gal: 10 ft from buildings, 10 ft from property line; 501–2,000 gal: 25 ft. An operational permit is required under CFC §105.6.20 when aggregate quantities exceed 500 lb (LPG used for fuel) or for any installation of a fixed tank. The City of Chino Building Division issues plumbing/mechanical permits for tank set, gas piping, and any connected appliance. Refilling exchange cylinders at retail dispensers (BBQ tank exchange) is regulated separately under CFC §6105 and requires fire-marshal-approved dispensing equipment. Storage in a garage or carport is allowed only if the space is detached and not used as living area; storage inside the dwelling itself is prohibited.