Propane and LP-gas storage in Hidalgo County is regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas LP-Gas Safety Rules and the International Fire Code enforced by the Fire Marshal. Installers must be state-licensed and tanks must meet NFPA 58 setback distances.
Liquefied petroleum (propane) storage in Texas is primarily regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas under the LP-Gas Safety Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 9) and Texas Natural Resources Code Chapter 113, which adopt NFPA 58 statewide. LP-gas installers, dealers, and transporters must hold Railroad Commission licenses. Locally, the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal enforces the International Fire Code, requiring container siting and clearance for stationary tanks. Under NFPA 58, a 500-gallon aboveground container must generally sit at least 10 feet from buildings and property lines, with larger aggregates requiring greater separation. Residential grill cylinders (about 20 lb) are exempt from installation permitting but must be stored outdoors away from ignition sources. New tank installations should be performed by a
Installing or storing LP-gas in violation of NFPA 58 clearances, or using an unlicensed installer, violates the Railroad Commission LP-Gas Safety Rules and the adopted Fire Code. Enforcement can include red-tagging, disconnection, and Class C misdemeanor citation, plus Commission administrative
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