Houston, TX Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- Min. container size
- 5 water gallons
- Max. container size
- 25 water gallons
- Storage under structures
- Prohibited
- Mounting requirement
- Secure, non-permanent fastening
- Max. fine
- $500 per day, per Sec. 1-6
Summary
Houston limits LP-gas containers at manufactured home sites to 5-25 water-gallon capacity, requires secure but non-permanent anchoring, and bans storing tanks inside or under any structure.
Liquefied petroleum gas containers installed on a manufactured home site shall be securely, but not permanently, fastened to prevent accidental overturning. Such containers shall not be less than five water gallon or more than 25 water gallon capacity. No liquefied petroleum gas vessel shall be stored or located inside or beneath any storage cabinet, carport, manufactured home, or any other structure. All installations must conform to state and city regulations.
Full Breakdown
City Code Chapter 29 governs fuel supply and storage at manufactured home and RV park sites. Liquefied petroleum gas containers must be securely, but not permanently, fastened to prevent accidental overturning, and must hold between five and 25 water gallons. No LP-gas vessel may be stored or located inside or beneath a storage cabinet, carport, manufactured home, or any other structure. All installations must also conform to state and city Fire Code regulations, which are adopted by reference but published separately from this Code.
Violations & Fines
General penalty applies: fines up to $500 per Sec. 1-6, with each day of a continuing violation a separate offense; a park's operating license can also be suspended or revoked.
Frequently Asked Questions
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