Propane storage in Davidson County follows the Tennessee-adopted International Fire Code. Residential cylinders are limited per dwelling, larger tanks need permits, and refilling requires NFPA 58 compliance. NFD enforces inspections and permits.
Tennessee has adopted the International Fire Code (IFC), which Metro Nashville enforces through the Nashville Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office. Residential one- and two-family homes may store small portable propane cylinders for grills, with a cap on aggregate cylinder capacity per dwelling. Larger stationary tanks (typically over 125 gallons water capacity) require an installation permit and clearances from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines under NFPA 58. Restaurants and food trucks have separate inspection and permit cycles. Cylinder exchange cages must meet IFC clearances. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance LP Gas Section licenses dealers and inspects bulk plants statewide.
Stop-work and stop-use orders, plus Metro civil penalties from $100 to $1,000 per occurrence depending on hazard. Unlicensed LP gas dealers can also face state-level fines through TN Commerce & Insurance.
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