Cranston, RI Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 8.08.110, fire prevention code
- Restricted zones
- All zones except industrial M-2
- Unrestricted zone
- Industrial M-2 general industry only
- Enforcing agency
- Fire Dept., Bureau of Fire Prevention
- Default penalty
- Up to $200 fine or 30 days
Summary
Cranston's fire prevention code restricts bulk liquefied petroleum (LP) gas storage citywide, lifting the restriction only in industrial M-2 general industry zones: every other district, including residential areas, remains subject to the limit.
The limits referred to in Section 21.6a of the fire prevention code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum is restricted, are established as follows: All zones excepting industrial M-2 general industry.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4824304; v14 updated 2026-05-18).
Full Breakdown
Cranston Code of Ordinances § 8.08.110 states: 'The limits referred to in Section 21.6a of the fire prevention code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum is restricted, are established as follows: All zones excepting industrial M-2 general industry.' The city adopted the 1976 American Insurance Association fire prevention code by reference (§ 8.08.010), and this section fixes the geographic limits for Section 21.6a's LP-gas bulk-storage restriction, every zoning district in Cranston except industrial M-2 general industry. Residential and other non-industrial property owners planning bulk propane storage should contact the Cranston Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention before installing tanks.
Violations & Fines
No violation-specific fine appears in § 8.08.110; the code's general penalty (§ 1.08.010) applies: up to $200 per offense or up to 30 days imprisonment for any unaddressed code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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