Propane (LPG) storage in Pierce County follows the adopted International Fire Code and NFPA 58 through the Fire Prevention Bureau. Larger tank installs need a permit, and tanks must meet setback and clearance rules from buildings and property lines.
Pierce County regulates liquefied petroleum gas (propane) storage under the International Fire Code adopted in PCC Chapter 17C.60 and referenced NFPA 58, administered by the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Marshal issues LPG tank-install permits, one of the permit types listed in the county fee schedule alongside hazardous materials and hot-work permits. Small portable cylinders used for barbecues fall under quantity thresholds and do not require a permit, but residential tank installations must meet code setbacks from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines and follow the county's Residential LPG Tanks installation bulletin. Larger aggregate quantities and commercial storage trigger permit and inspection requirements. Cylinders must be stored upright, outdoors, away from exits and heat sources.
Installing a permit-required LPG tank without a permit or violating setback and storage rules can bring Fire Marshal orders, red-tagging, and fines under the fire code.
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