Irondequoit, NY Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

Section 98-30 of the Town of Irondequoit Code lists the activities that need Fire Marshal permits. Under § 98-30B(17), an operating permit is required for the storage and use of LP gas, with the exception of individual containers with a water capacity of 500 gallons or less serving occupancies in Group R-3. Under § 98-30C(6), a construction permit is required for installation or modification to an LP gas system, and the same storage and use language and the same 500-gallon, Group R-3 exception appear there. The 500-gallon figure is the line for the permit requirement under this section. It is not a stated cap on how much propane a household can keep.

Operating permits are valid for the period stated on the permit, and fees for both permit types are set under Chapter 1, General Provisions, § 1-18. Fees are collected by the Town Clerk under § 98-30A, and checks and money orders can be made payable to the Town of Irondequoit. Permits are issued by the Fire Marshal under § 98-29 and have to be kept on the premises, where any official of the Department of Community Development can inspect them.

Section 98-9E adds conditions. A Fire Marshal permit allows maintaining, storing or handling materials or installing equipment connected with activities that produce hazardous conditions, but it does not take the place of any license required by law. It is not transferable, and any change in use or occupancy of the premises requires a new permit. Before issuing, the Fire Marshal or assistants can inspect and approve the receptacles, vehicles, buildings or storage places to be used. The Uniform Code that § 98-3 defines includes the Fuel Gas Code of New York State.