Propane and LPG storage in Noblesville is regulated by the Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22), which adopts a current edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) with state amendments, as incorporated into the Noblesville Fire Prevention Code by §92.01(E): "All rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in Articles 13, 18, 22, 25, and Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated in this Fire Prevention Code." IFC Chapter 61 adopts NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) by reference for bulk LPG storage, transportation, and dispensing. State-level LPG safety oversight is administered by the Indiana State Fire Marshal under IC 22-11 and 22-12 (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Law). The Noblesville Fire Prevention Code does not impose unique local LPG setback amendments; the statewide IFC rules apply uniformly. Common rules under IFC Chapter 61 / NFPA 58: portable propane cylinders not exceeding 1 lb may be used indoors temporarily; cylinders > 1 lb stored at residences (1- and 2-family dwellings) must be stored outdoors with NFPA 58 separation distances from buildings and ignition sources; cylinders in storage for use shall be at least 5 ft from openings to direct vent appliances and mechanical air intakes (IFC 6109); bulk LPG containers > 125 gal water capacity require permits per IFC 105.6 and meet NFPA 58 separation distances.
Indiana's Fire Prevention and Building Safety Law (IC 22-12) delegates fire-code rulemaking to the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (FPBSC). 675 IAC 22 adopts the International Fire Code (IFC) with Indiana amendments as the statewide Indiana Fire Code (InFC). Noblesville §92.01(E) and §92.02 (Definitions - Fire Code: Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22)) incorporate the InFC. IFC Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases) adopts NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) by reference for bulk LPG storage, transportation, and dispensing. Indiana is currently enforcing the 2014 Indiana Fire Code (based on 2012 IFC with amendments) under 675 IAC 22-2.5 with ongoing updates; the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission may adopt more recent IFC editions through rulemaking. Key IFC LPG rules as adopted in Indiana: IFC 6109 (LP-Gas Containers): portable LP-gas containers shall not be used inside buildings, except as specifically permitted; LP-gas containers stored outside of buildings shall be located at least 5 ft from doors or windows into the building and at least 10 ft from areas where smoking is permitted; IFC 5805 (LP-Gas Tank Vehicle Driver Training); IFC Chapter 61 (NFPA 58 adoption) governs bulk storage installations. Permits: IFC 105.6 requires an Operational Permit for the storage, use, or handling of LP-gas in containers exceeding the threshold quantities in IFC Table 105.6.16 (typically aggregate water capacity > 500 gal per container). For 1- and 2-family residential propane installations (the most common use case in Noblesville), an installation by a licensed LP-gas dealer under NFPA 58 is standard, with the tank typically placed at least 10 ft from any building or ignition source (5 ft for tanks under 125 gal water capacity). Indiana State Fire Marshal (Office of the State Fire Marshal, within IDHS) provides statewide LPG safety oversight and inspector training. Noblesville Code §92.04(A)(2) confirms the Fire Chief's authority to enforce the "handling, storage, sale, and use of flammable liquids, explosives, combustible, and hazardous materials." Noblesville Code §92.07(B) (Fire Extinguishers) requires portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10 in all Class 1 structures; R-2 occupancies require a 2A:20B:C rated extinguisher in each unit or at intervals not exceeding 75 ft maximum travel distance in common areas. Noblesville Code §92.07(B) does not separately regulate propane appliances at 1- and 2-family residences, which fall under statewide IFC/NFPA 58 rules. Grilling at multi-family (R-2) and commercial occupancies is subject to IFC 308.1.4 and Indiana amendments restricting LP-gas grilling near combustible balconies/decks - a rule that has been the basis for many local fire-department guidance memos.
The Noblesville Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau (Inspection Division) enforces the Indiana Fire Code, including Chapter 61 LPG, under §92.04(A)(2) and §92.03(H) Fire and Life Safety Inspections. Common violations: portable LP-gas cylinders stored or used indoors at multi-family or commercial occupancies in excess of the IFC 6109 indoor allowance; LP-gas cylinders within 5 ft of a building opening or 10 ft of a smoking area; bulk LP-gas containers > 500 gal aggregate water capacity stored without an IFC 105.6.16 operational permit; LP-gas tank vehicles operated without driver training (IFC 5805); LP-gas grills on combustible balconies of R-2 multifamily buildings in violation of IFC 308.1.4. Per §92.99(A)(1), penalties for Noblesville Fire Prevention Code violations track IC 36-1-3-8(10) (up to $2,500 per violation, $7,500 for repeat). State-level NFPA 58 violations may also be enforced by the Indiana State Fire Marshal.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Noblesville, IN
Noblesville's UDC and Code of Ordinances contain no explicit ban on, nor minimum or maximum coverage limit for, artificial or synthetic turf in residential y...
Noblesville, IN
Noblesville encourages plant material 'normally grown in Central Indiana' that is 'capable of withstanding the extremes of individual site microclimates' und...
Noblesville, IN
Under Noblesville UDO § 159.128 (Mobile Food Vehicles), food trucks may operate only on private property with the owner's permission and a valid Noblesville ...
Noblesville, IN
Operating a food truck in Noblesville requires a Mobile Food Vehicle Permit under City Code / UDO § 159.128 (Mobile Food Vehicles). The annual permit fee is ...
Noblesville, IN
Federal law preempts city regulation of drone airspace. Recreational flyers in Noblesville must comply with FAA 14 CFR Part 107 (commercial) and 49 U.S.C. § ...
Noblesville, IN
Noblesville does NOT require a city permit to hold a residential garage / yard sale. Sales are limited functionally by the Unified Development Ordinance temp...
See how Noblesville's propane storage rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.