Propane (LP-gas) storage in Davis is regulated by the 2022 California Fire Code adopted in Chapter 13. Small barbecue and patio cylinders are allowed at homes with clearance limits, while larger tanks require a Davis Fire Department permit under California Fire Code Chapter 61 and NFPA 58.
Davis adopts the 2022 California Fire Code in Article 13.01, and Chapter 61 governs liquefied petroleum gas (propane) storage and use. Small portable cylinders for barbecues and patio heaters are allowed at homes, but the aggregate quantity at a one- or two-family dwelling is limited, generally to not more than 200 pounds, and containers may not be stored in basements, pits, or other low areas where heavier-than-air gas can collect, or on roofs. Cylinders must be kept from ignition sources, openings, and combustibles. Larger stationary tanks require a permit from the Davis Fire Department, with setbacks and impact protection based on tank size. Installation must follow NFPA 58 as incorporated by the California Fire Code.
Storing propane over the code limits, placing tanks too close to structures, openings, or ignition sources, storing cylinders indoors or in pits, or installing a large tank without a permit violates California Fire Code Chapter 61.
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