Corpus Christi follows the International Fire Code and NFPA 58 for propane storage, with CCFD permits required for tanks above 125 gallons and strict setbacks from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources.
Corpus Christi has adopted the International Fire Code with local amendments, incorporating NFPA 58 standards for liquefied petroleum gas storage and use. Residential propane cylinders up to 125 gallons can be stored without a CCFD permit but must sit on a noncombustible base, away from windows and air intakes. Larger aggregate storage requires a CCFD operational permit, plans review, and inspection. Tank setbacks scale with capacity, generally five to ten feet from buildings and property lines for typical homes. Hurricane Harvey lessons drove tighter strapping and anchor requirements in flood-prone Westside and barrier-island neighborhoods.
Operating propane storage without a required permit brings stop-use orders and fines starting at 250 dollars per day, plus removal at owner cost when tanks are placed too close to ignition sources or in flood-vulnerable locations.
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