East Brunswick, NJ Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

Two sections of Chapter 102 (Fire Safety) govern propane in East Brunswick Township. Section 102-9(D) sets the geographic limit: the limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted are the entire Township except the I/M Industrial District. The same section carries a grandfather note, so an existing installation can keep operating as long as it is in reasonable compliance with the code. Chapter 102 adopts the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey along with additional local amendments (§ 102-1), and the local enforcing agencies carry it out under § 102-3.

Section 102-14(A)(3) is the permit rule. A permit comes from the appropriate Fire Official for storage or use of liquefied petroleum or liquefied natural gas in containers with an aggregate water capacity exceeding three gallons and less than 2,000 gallons. The text excludes gas used as heating or cooking fuel at a one- or two-family owner occupied residence, and gas on recreational vehicles for non-commercial use. The fee schedule has four tiers: $50 for 3 gallons to 49 gallons, $100 for 50 gallons to 199 gallons, $200 for 200 gallons to 999 gallons, and $300 for 1000 gallons to 2000 gallons.

Permit mechanics sit in the opening paragraph of § 102-14(A). A permit stays in effect until it is revoked, or one year unless otherwise specified. Permits are not transferable, and any change in use, operation, or tenancy requires a new permit. Under § 102-13(B) the appropriate Fire Official can waive permit fees for churches (occasional use not exceeding three times per year), charitable organizations, East Brunswick Township agencies and other non-profit organizations, and for contractors working under a valid permit from the East Brunswick Construction Official.

Propane grills have their own rule in § 102-18(B): no use on a porch or balcony, and no use or storage within 5 feet laterally of a building wall or overhang, with an exception for owner occupied detached one and two family dwellings. Anyone aggrieved by an order of the local enforcement agency has the right to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of the Township under § 102-8.