Lodi, CA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 adopts the California Fire Code, including CFC Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases) which in turn adopts NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code). Key requirements: (1) CFC 6103.2 requires an operational permit from the fire code official to store, use, or handle LP-Gas in quantities above the listed thresholds, generally any aggregate capacity over 125 gallons water capacity. (2) CFC 6109.13 limits storage of portable LP-Gas containers inside buildings - containers in excess of 1 lb LP-Gas capacity may not be stored or used inside any building or structure (with limited industrial exceptions). The two 20-lb (5-gallon water capacity, 4.7 gal propane) containers commonly used for backyard barbecues may be kept outdoors at one- and two-family dwellings. (3) CFC Table 6104.3 sets minimum separation distances for stationary aboveground tanks: less than 125 gallons - 0 ft, 125-500 gallons - 10 ft from buildings/property lines/ignition sources, 501-2,000 gallons - 25 ft, and so on. (4) Tanks must be installed in accordance with NFPA 58 with shutoff valves, overfill protection, and pressure relief. (5) CFC 6109.13.2 prohibits LP-Gas containers from being stored on roofs of buildings. The Lodi Fire Prevention Bureau ((209) 333-6739) issues required operational permits and conducts inspections. Open-flame cooking devices using LP-Gas are also subject to CFC 308.1.4, which prohibits operation on combustible balconies or within 10 ft of combustible construction (one- and two-family dwellings are excepted).