Fishers, IN Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

No Fishers-specific propane (liquefied petroleum gas) storage ordinance was identified in the city's Code of Ordinances. Instead, propane storage and use in Fishers fall under the Indiana Fire Code, which the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts statewide based on the International Fire Code (IFC). The IFC's liquefied petroleum gas chapter sets the general framework for container placement, separation distances, quantity limits, and installation standards for LP-gas systems and cylinders. These statewide rules are enforced locally by the Fishers fire marshal and the Fishers Department of Fire and Emergency Services. For typical homeowners, the practical guidance follows manufacturer and IFC norms: store and use grill-type propane cylinders outdoors, never inside a home or enclosed garage, keep them upright and away from ignition sources, and limit the number and size of cylinders stored on residential property. Larger LP-gas installations, such as tanks serving a home heating system, are subject to permitting and inspection under the adopted fire and mechanical codes. Because Fishers relies on the adopted state fire code rather than a separate municipal propane ordinance, residents and contractors should confirm container limits and clearances with the Fishers fire marshal or the Indiana Department of Homeland Security before installing or storing significant quantities of propane. No verbatim Fishers section text on propane was located, so specific distances and quantities should be confirmed against the adopted Indiana Fire Code.