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Huber Heights, OH Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

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Code adopted: NFPA 58 with amendments
Regulator: State Fire Marshal
Statute: ORC 3737.88; OAC 1301:7-5
Licensing: Required for LPG dealers

Ohio state rule: Huber Heights does not have a local ordinance for propane storage. This topic is governed by Ohio state law and applies uniformly across the state.

Summary

The Ohio State Fire Marshal adopts NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code through OAC 1301:7-7 and licenses LPG installations statewide, providing uniform propane storage and handling rules that apply universally.

Full Breakdown

Ohio Administrative Code 1301:7-5 establishes the LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) regulations administered by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal. The rules adopt NFPA 58 with Ohio amendments and require licensing for LPG dealers, installers, and bulk plant operators. Container size limits, separation distances, and installation standards are uniform statewide. Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7) Chapter 61 incorporates flammable gas storage requirements adopted from the International Fire Code. Local fire officials enforce the code but cannot lower its standards.

Violations & Fines

Operating without LPG license is misdemeanor; civil penalties and license revocation under ORC 3737.88.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are residential propane tank rules the same across Ohio?

Yes. The Ohio Fire Code and NFPA 58 set uniform separation distances, container size limits, and installation requirements that apply statewide. Local fire departments enforce but cannot weaken these standards.

Who licenses propane installers in Ohio?

The Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal licenses LPG dealers, installers, and bulk plants under ORC 3737.88 and OAC 1301:7-5. Licensing is exclusively a state function, not a local one.

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Huber Heights, OH Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

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