Madison Fire Department enforces NFPA 58 propane storage standards adopted via Wis. UBC under Wis. Stat. §101.65. Residential tanks above 125 gallons need permits; setbacks from buildings and ignition sources are required.
Madison Fire Department Fire Prevention Division enforces NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) as adopted through Wisconsin's Uniform Building Code under Wis. Stat. §101.65 and Wis. Admin. Code SPS 340. Residential tanks up to 125 gallons need no permit but require minimum 10-foot setbacks from windows, ignition sources, and property lines. Tanks 125-500 gallons need MFD plan review; commercial-scale storage requires Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services licensing. Tanks must be secured against tipping, protected from vehicle impact, and located away from basement openings to prevent vapor accumulation. Annual leak inspections are recommended before heating season.
Unpermitted oversized tanks bring MFD stop-work orders and forfeitures of $200-$1,000; violations endangering occupants escalate to state SPS enforcement and potential criminal referral.
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