Minnesota State Fire Code, adopted by Minneapolis through Title 6, caps how much propane a homeowner may store, restricts storage indoors, and dictates safe distances from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines for larger cylinders.
Minneapolis enforces the Minnesota State Fire Code under Title 6 of the city code, which adopts the International Fire Code with state amendments. Residential users may store small portable cylinders, typically up to one or two twenty-pound cylinders for grills, on exterior decks or yards, but indoor storage above one pound is generally prohibited. Larger tanks for whole-house heating require Minneapolis Fire Department permits, distance setbacks from buildings and openings, vehicle impact protection, and signage. Propane exchange cages at retail must meet additional storage and supervision rules. Filling residential tanks requires a properly licensed dealer; refilling damaged cylinders is prohibited.
Improper indoor propane storage, oversized residential tanks without permit, or insufficient setbacks may produce Fire Department citations, mandatory removal, daily penalties, and potential insurance and liability exposure if a fire results.
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