Manchester Fire Department enforces NFPA 58 through Chapter 130, capping residential propane cylinders by aggregate capacity and requiring permits, distance separations, and approved enclosures for larger commercial liquefied petroleum gas storage installations.
Manchester adopts the New Hampshire Fire Code, which incorporates NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) for propane storage and handling. Residential homes may store typical 20-pound grill cylinders without a permit, but Chapter 130 enforcement by Manchester Fire Department requires upgrades for larger installations: tanks 125 gallons and above need permits, setbacks from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources, and protection from vehicle impact. Commercial fueling stations and bulk storage require state permits through the NH State Fire Marshal under RSA 153 and routine inspections. Storage of cylinders inside enclosed garages or below grade is restricted.
Improper propane storage can trigger MFD fire-code citations, removal orders, and fines; insurance carriers may also cancel coverage. Bulk-tank violations can rise to NH Fire Marshal enforcement with stop-work orders.
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