Clackamas County has no separate propane ordinance; residential LP-gas storage follows the Oregon Fire Code (adopted IFC) enforced by the fire district. Small portable cylinders for grills are allowed, with limits on quantity stored indoors and required clearances for larger tanks.
The county sets no unique propane rule — storage is governed by the Oregon Fire Code (based on the International Fire Code and NFPA 58), enforced locally by Clackamas Fire District. Portable DOT cylinders used for barbecues are permitted; the fire code limits the aggregate quantity of LP-gas stored inside a dwelling (generally cylinders over 1 pound may not be stored in occupied buildings) and requires larger stationary tanks to keep code-specified distances from buildings, property lines and ignition sources. Cylinders should be stored upright, outdoors, in a ventilated area away from heat. Refilling and larger installations require a licensed installer and, where applicable, fire-district plan review.
The fire district may order improper storage corrected; unsafe LP-gas installations can be red-tagged and cited under the Oregon Fire Code.
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