Residential and commercial propane storage in Kailua is regulated through ROH Chapter 20's adoption of NFPA 1 Ch. 69 and NFPA 58. Permits are required, and aggregated containers of 125 gallons water capacity or more need plan review.
Propane storage in Kailua is governed by ROH Chapter 20 via NFPA 1 Chapter 69, which references NFPA 58 (LP-Gas Code). Permits from HFD are required for installation and substantive modification (NFPA 1 Sec. 69.1.2). Any single container, or aggregated containers, with a water capacity of 125 gallons or more must be submitted to the AHJ for plan review, including setback diagrams. Cylinders exposed to vehicular traffic within 10 feet of a public way need bollards or other vehicular impact protection. Cylinders must be upright, secured, ventilated, and kept away from ignition sources. Short-term vacation rentals with gas grills need to limit cylinder sizes per NFPA 58 residential rules.
Unpermitted installations or unsafe storage can lead to red-tag shutdowns, citations under Chapter 20, and denial of occupancy certificates.
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