Fargo Chapter 15 adopts the International Fire Code propane provisions, regulating cylinder size, tank distance from buildings and property lines, and exchange cabinet locations to reduce fire and explosion risk in cold-weather residential use.
Propane storage in Fargo follows Chapter 15 of the municipal code through adoption of the International Fire Code and NFPA 58. Residential grills typically use 20-pound cylinders with limited indoor storage, and larger tanks for whole-home heating must meet setback distances from doors, windows, and ignition sources. Exchange cabinets at retail stores must be locked and ventilated. Underground tanks require Fargo Fire Department permits and corrosion protection plans. North Dakota winters demand particular attention to regulator icing and snow clearance around tank vents to prevent unsafe shutoffs and hazardous restarts.
Improper propane storage is a Chapter 15 violation with fines, removal orders, and possible structure red-tagging until hazards are corrected and re-inspected by FFD.
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