Kauai County, HI Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit trigger
- Containers totaling 125+ gallons capacity
- Permit fee
- $50 (single or aggregate containers)
- Pre-approval needed
- County Planning Department
- Application must include
- Plot/cross-section plans, setbacks
- Vehicle protection required
- Amended NFPA 1 § 69.3.6.1.2
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine / 1 year jail
Summary
Kaua'i (Kaua'i County) requires a Fire Prevention Bureau permit before installing any LP-gas container of 125 gallons water capacity or more, at a $50 fee, under the county's amended Fire Code. Installers must also submit plot plans showing distances to property lines, buildings, and other tanks, and secure Planning Department approval first.
5. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Container (Tank) Installation. Permit fee: $50.00 for a single container or the aggregate of interconnected containers of 125-gallon water capacity more. For permit requirements see Section 69.1.2. ... "69.1.2 Permits. Permits are not transferable and any change in use, occupancy, operation, ownership, vendor, or capacity shall require a new permit. LP-gas installations requiring a permit shall have its permits on site and available for inspection by the Fire Chief. Additionally, the permit applicant shall submit to the Fire Chief, concurrently with the permit application, a copy of the plot and cross-sectional plans for the property indicating distances from property lines, surrounding buildings, other fuel tanks located on the premises, dispensers, emergency electrical shutoff, vent lines and diameters, piping, location of fire extinguishers, and necessary signage and placarding. ... 69.3.6.1.2 LP-Gas containers or systems of which they are a part shall be protected from damage from vehicles in accordance with Section 60.5.1.9, as amended by the State Fire Code.
Full Breakdown
Kaua'i County Code § 15A-2.2(4) adds Section 1.12.8 to NFPA 1, the county's Fire Code, requiring a permit before installing a "Liquefied Petroleum Gas Container (Tank)," with a $50 fee covering a single container or the aggregate of interconnected containers totaling 125 gallons of water capacity or more. Section 15A-2.2(34) amends NFPA 1 Section 69.1.2 to spell out what the permit application must include: a copy of the plot and cross-sectional plans for the property showing distances from property lines, surrounding buildings, other fuel tanks on the premises, dispensers, the emergency electrical shutoff, vent lines and their diameters, piping, fire extinguisher locations, and required signage and placarding.
Before applying to the Fire Department for the LP-gas container installation permit, the installer must first obtain approval from the County of Kaua'i Planning Department; installations on state conservation-zoned land instead go to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources for review. Permits are not transferable, and any change in use, occupancy, operation, ownership, vendor, or container capacity requires an entirely new permit. Section 15A-2.2(35) amends Section 69.3.6.1.2 to require that LP-gas containers and the systems built around them be protected from vehicle damage in accordance with Section 60.5.1.9 of the State Fire Code. The permit and its supporting plans must stay on site, available for inspection by the Fire Chief at any time.
Violations & Fines
Kaua'i County Code § 15A-2.2(9)-(10) amends NFPA 1 to make it a misdemeanor for any person, firm, or corporation to fail to comply with the Fire Code or to violate a permit condition; each day a violation continues is a separate offense, and conviction brings a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both. Installing or operating an LP-gas container without the required Fire Prevention Bureau permit, or without the Planning Department's prior approval, exposes the responsible party to these penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a home propane tank on Kaua'i?
What has to be submitted with a Kaua'i LP-gas permit application?
Does Kaua'i's Planning Department get involved in propane tank installs?
Can I move my propane permit to a new owner?
Sources & Official References
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