Fresno follows California Fire Code limits on residential propane cylinder storage. Single-family homes may store small portable cylinders for grills, but bulk tanks above twenty pounds at residences require permitting through the Fresno Fire Department and code-compliant clearances.
Fresno enforces California Fire Code Chapter 61 governing liquefied petroleum gas, adopted via FMC Chapter 11. Residential occupants may keep small DOT cylinders, typically up to two twenty-pound tanks for grilling or patio heaters, without a permit. Larger above-ground tanks for heating, cooking, or backup generators require FFD permits, set distances from buildings, ignition-source separation, and bollard protection where vehicle impact is possible. Cylinder storage indoors is restricted; storage in garages or near HVAC equipment must follow code clearances. Inspections verify tank labeling, valve protection, and supplier compliance with statewide propane safety standards.
Permit-less bulk tanks risk fines $100-$500 per tank, removal orders, and possible utility shutoff; serious violations escalate through FFD enforcement.
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