Propane storage in Bergen County is regulated by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (NFPA 58). Residential cylinders, exchange cages, and bulk tanks must meet setback, capacity, and permit requirements enforced by local fire officials.
New Jersey adopts NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) through N.J.A.C. 5:70, applying statewide. Residential propane cylinders up to 100 pounds (about 24 gallons water capacity) may be stored outdoors with at least 5 feet of separation from doorways, windows, and air intakes. Larger ASME tanks (typically 120 to 1,000 gallons) require 10-foot setbacks from buildings and property lines, with installation permits from the local construction office. Storage inside dwellings is prohibited above 1 pound per cylinder. Commercial bulk plants require additional permits, training, and emergency planning. Many Bergen County fire prevention bureaus inspect propane installations annually for hose condition, regulator function, and clearance.
Violations may result in fire code fines from $100 to $5,000, mandatory tank removal, and revocation of installation permits.
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