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Daytona Beach, FL Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

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Statute: Fla. Stat. Ch. 527
Code Adopted: NFPA 58 (LP-Gas)
Licensing: FDACS Bureau of LP-Gas
Local Authority: Cannot conflict with state

Florida state rule: Daytona Beach does not have a local ordinance for propane storage. This topic is governed by Florida state law and applies uniformly across the state.

Summary

Florida regulates propane (LP-gas) storage, transport, and installation uniformly under Chapter 527 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code, preempting inconsistent local rules.

Full Breakdown

Chapter 527, Florida Statutes, vests the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with sole authority to license and regulate liquefied petroleum gas dealers, installers, and equipment. Section 527.06 requires installation, storage, and transportation to comply with NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) as adopted into the Florida Fire Prevention Code under Chapter 633. Local governments may not adopt installation, container, or licensing standards that conflict with state rules.

Violations & Fines

Operating an LP-gas business without a state license, or installing equipment in violation of NFPA 58, is a first-degree misdemeanor under Section 527.13 with administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big a propane tank can I have at my Florida home?

NFPA 58 governs container sizing and setbacks; residential ASME tanks up to 1,000 gallons water capacity are commonly permitted with the required setbacks from structures and ignition sources.

Can my city require its own LP-gas installer license?

No. Section 527.02 vests sole licensing authority in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and local LP-gas licensing schemes are preempted.

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Daytona Beach, FL Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

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