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Lucas County, OH Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing rule
OAC 1301:7-7-61 (NFPA 58)
Indoor cylinder max
2.7 lb water capacity each
Indoor aggregate
5.4 lb per living unit
20-lb grill tank
Store outdoors only
Enforcement
Local fire code official

Summary

The Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7-61) governs LP-gas storage countywide. Inside a home, only tiny cylinders are allowed (max 2.7 lb water capacity each, 5.4 lb aggregate per unit). Larger tanks and grill cylinders must be stored outside per NFPA 58.

City-specific rules exist: Toledo has its own propane storage rules that differ from Lucas County's county-level regulations. If you live in Toledo, check the city-specific page instead.

Storage of cylinders within a residential building, including the basement or any storage area in a common basement... and attached garages, shall be limited to cylinders each with a maximum water capacity of 2.7 pounds... and shall not exceed 5.4 pounds aggregate water capacity for smaller cylinders per each living space unit.

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Full Breakdown

Ohio Fire Code rule 1301:7-7-61 adopts NFPA 58 for LP-gas storage and handling. Cylinders stored within a residential building (including basements, common storage, and attached garages) are limited to a maximum water capacity of 2.7 pounds each, not exceeding 5.4 pounds aggregate per living-space unit. Standard 20-pound grill cylinders therefore cannot be stored indoors or in attached garages and must be kept outdoors, upright, away from ignition sources. Installation and larger tanks are subject to fire-code-official approval. This is a statewide fire-code rule enforced by your city or township fire official; the county sets no separate propane ordinance.

Violations & Fines

Improper LP-gas storage is a fire-code violation subject to correction orders and fines from the local fire code official.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I store my grill's propane tank in the garage?
No. A standard 20-pound grill cylinder exceeds the indoor limit (2.7 lb each, 5.4 lb aggregate). It must be stored outdoors, upright, away from ignition sources.
What rule covers propane storage in Lucas County?
The Ohio Fire Code, rule 1301:7-7-61, which adopts NFPA 58. It applies statewide and is enforced by your local fire code official; the county has no separate rule.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Lucas County

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