Propane storage in Escambia County follows the statewide Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1 and NFPA 58). Standard 20-lb barbecue cylinders are fine at single-family homes, but in apartments and condos LP-gas cylinders and grills may not be stored or used on balconies or within 10 feet of a building.
Escambia County enforces the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which adopts NFPA 1 (Fire Code) and NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) statewide, rather than a unique local propane ordinance. At one- and two-family homes, household barbecue cylinders (typically 20-lb tanks) may be used and stored outdoors away from ignition sources and building openings. For multifamily buildings, NFPA 1 restricts LP-gas grills and cylinders: they may not be used or kindled on balconies, under overhangs, or within 10 feet of a structure, and larger cylinders may not be stored on balconies or above the first floor of apartments and condominiums. Larger stationary or aggregate LP-gas installations require permitting and setback compliance under NFPA 58. Store cylinders upright, outdoors, and away from
Improper LP-gas storage in multifamily buildings is enforced by the fire marshal / Escambia County Fire Rescue through inspection and correction orders under the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Cylinders stored on balconies or near combustibles must be removed. Escalating fire-code
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