Polk County follows the statewide Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1) and NFPA 58 (LP-Gas Code). Small residential cylinders (like 20-lb grill tanks) are broadly allowed; larger tanks need permits, setbacks, and licensed installation. No separate county ordinance overrides these.
Propane (LP-gas) storage in Polk County is regulated by the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which adopts NFPA 1 and NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code), plus state licensing under FS Ch. 527 administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture. Residents may store portable cylinders such as 20-lb barbecue tanks; NFPA 58 limits the aggregate quantity of portable cylinders stored at a dwelling and requires cylinders be kept upright, outdoors, away from ignition sources, and not inside living spaces. Larger stationary ASME tanks require a building/fire permit, minimum distance setbacks from buildings and property lines, and installation by a state-licensed LP-gas dealer.
Fire-code violations are enforced by the local fire marshal / Polk County Fire Rescue; unlicensed LP-gas installation violates FS Ch. 527. Corrective orders, fines, and red-tagging of noncompliant installations may apply.
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