Columbus Fire Code Title 25 incorporates the International Fire Code Chapter 61 governing propane and LP-gas storage. Residential cylinders are limited in size and quantity, with permit requirements for larger commercial installations citywide.
Columbus has adopted the Ohio Fire Code, which incorporates the International Fire Code Chapter 61 for liquefied petroleum (LP) gas storage. Residential exterior storage of propane cylinders is generally limited to two 20-pound cylinders attached to a grill or appliance, with additional cylinders requiring proper outdoor storage cabinets, distance from ignition sources, and ventilation. Larger residential or small-commercial installations such as pool heaters, generators, or restaurant cooking require permits from the Columbus Division of Fire's Fire Prevention Bureau. Propane tanks over 125 gallons water capacity trigger permit, setback, and bollard requirements. Indoor storage is largely prohibited except for small DOT-approved cylinders used for portable equipment. Refilling stations require additional permits, employee training, and emergency-response plans.
Fire-code violations carry administrative penalties starting around two hundred dollars per cylinder out of compliance. Repeat or willful violations can be elevated to fourth-degree misdemeanors carrying potential jail time and require corrective action before reinspection clearance.
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