Fort Wayne, IN Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- businesses with tanks, not homes
- Permit type
- informational registration permit
- Issued by
- Fire Dept. Code Enforcement Division
- First penalty
- $250
- Escalated penalty
- $300 after 30 days
Summary
Fort Wayne businesses that keep above-ground or below-ground propane tanks must register an information permit with the Fire Department's Code Enforcement Division and produce it on request. The rule targets commercial tank sites, not ordinary residential grill or patio cylinders.
The provisions of this section apply to all businesses where above or below ground tanks are located. The owner, occupant or representative of the business where above or below ground tanks are located shall register with an informational permit when installing, removing, abandoning in place, and/or placing temporarily out of service issued by the Fort Wayne Fire Department Code Enforcement Division. The permit must be made available upon request of a Fire Department official.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-60: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. G-19-26, passed 7-14-26, and Res. 83-19, passed 12-17-19 State legislation current through Legislative Service, 2025 Acts, Pamphlet No. 3).
Full Breakdown
Under § 94.92, any business with above- or below-ground propane tanks must register with the Fort Wayne Fire Department Code Enforcement Division when installing, removing, abandoning in place, or placing a tank temporarily out of service. The owner or representative must submit the business name, owner, address, tank location and count, and a responsible contact. A related section, § 94.90, separately requires an information permit for temporary propane tanks used to heat roofing materials at job sites, also enforced by the Fire Department.
Violations & Fines
Failing to register an installation, removal, abandonment, or out-of-service tank as required under division (D) is a $250 penalty; it rises to $300 if the violator doesn't respond within 30 calendar days of the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover my home's propane tank?
What triggers the registration requirement?
Sources & Official References
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