Lima has no unique propane ordinance - storage follows the Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7-61, adopting NFPA 58). Small residential cylinders for grills are fine; limits apply to how much LP-gas you may store, cylinder placement, and clearance from buildings and ignition sources.
Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas storage in Lima is governed by the statewide Ohio Fire Code Chapter 61, which adopts NFPA 58. For one- and two-family homes, this generally caps aggregate cylinder storage (commonly 2 x 20-lb / 40 lb-class cylinders connected plus limited spares) and requires cylinders to be kept outdoors, upright, away from building openings, basements, and ignition sources, with larger tanks set back from structures and property lines by code-specified distances. Cylinders should not be stored inside living spaces or near HVAC intakes. Commercial or bulk LP-gas storage requires additional permits and larger clearances. Always check with Lima Fire Prevention before installing a large tank.
Improper LP-gas storage is cited under the Ohio Fire Code by Lima Fire Prevention; hazards can trigger orders to correct, fines, or removal of non-compliant tanks.
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