Grand Rapids, MI Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- Max water capacity
- 500 gallons per installation
- Max gas capacity
- 210 pounds
- Governing code
- IFC § 6104.2, locally amended
- Increase possible
- With Fire Code Official approval
Summary
Grand Rapids caps liquefied petroleum gas storage within its congested-area limits at 500 gallons water capacity, or 210 pounds gas capacity, per installation under its local Fire Code amendment.
Section 6104.2. 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 500 gallons or two hundred ten pounds gas capacity. Exception: In particular installations this capacity limit shall be determined by the Fire Code Official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department. The Fire Code Official may require plans to be submitted prior to allowing an increased capacity limit.
(24)Section J101.1. J101.1 Scope. Where required by the Fire Code Official due to the size, height, complex layout, fire protection features, or use of a structure, or due to historic response activity, new and existing buildings shall have a building information sign(s) that comply with Sections J101.1.1 through J101.7. Exceptions:
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 70).
Full Breakdown
Section 9.333(23) of the Fire Prevention chapter amends International Fire Code § 6104.2 as adopted locally: within the limits the City has established restricting LP-gas storage in heavily populated or congested areas, no single installation may exceed a water capacity of 500 gallons or 210 pounds of gas. The Fire Code Official can allow a higher limit case-by-case after weighing topography, occupancy type, proximity to buildings, container capacity, fire protection, and the local fire department's capabilities, and may require plans before approving an increase.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the capacity limit without Fire Code Official approval is a Fire Code violation; first offenses are a municipal civil infraction, with repeat violations charged as a misdemeanor under § 9.333(5).
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