California Fire Code Chapter 61 (adopted at EMMC Chapter 15.34) caps residential LPG cylinder storage and requires fire code official permits for larger tanks. A standard 20-lb BBQ tank is allowed without permit; aggregate storage exceeding 500 gallons water capacity triggers permit and setback requirements.
El Monte adopts the California Fire Code by reference under EMMC Chapter 15.34, including CFC Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and NFPA 58. CFC Section 105.6.32 requires an operational permit to store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle LP-gas in excess of 500 gallons water capacity. CFC Section 6109 sets residential storage limits: cylinders for use with one- and two-family dwellings may not exceed 250 gallons water capacity aggregate; cylinders larger than 125 gallons water capacity must be set back at least 10 feet from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources per NFPA 58 Table 6.4.1.1. CFC Section 6109.13 limits portable LP-gas containers stored inside buildings to 1 lb. (gross weight) and limits the number stored outside structures at one- and two-family dwellings (typically two 20-lb cylinders for a residential BBQ/heater). LP-gas dispensing stations and exchange cages at retailers must comply with CFC Section 6109.11 (separation distances from doors, windows, and combustibles) and require a fire code official permit. Refilling and exchanging cylinders is regulated by 8 CCR Section 470 (Cal-OSHA) for permits to operate LP-gas plants.
Operating a non-permitted LP-gas installation exceeding 500 gallons water capacity is a misdemeanor under CFC Section 109.4.1 (adopted at EMMC 15.34): fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in county jail. The fire code official may order immediate cessation and removal under CFC Section 110. Cal-OSHA citations for unlicensed LP-gas operations under 8 CCR 470 can carry separate civil penalties.
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