Pasadena, TX regulates propane (LP-gas) storage under the adopted International Fire Code and NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code). Residential cylinder limits, setbacks, and tank siting are enforced by the Pasadena Fire Marshal — heightened scrutiny given proximity to the Houston Ship Channel petrochemical corridor.
The City of Pasadena has adopted the International Fire Code (IFC) as its fire prevention code under Pasadena Code Chapter 10. IFC Chapter 61 incorporates NFPA 58 — the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code — which governs all aspects of LP-gas (propane) storage, handling, and use. Residential portable cylinder limits: one- and two-family dwellings may store up to two cylinders (20 lb each) inside an attached garage or on a patio; more than 4 cylinders (aggregate 200 lb water capacity) requires outdoor storage with specific setbacks. ASME tanks (125-1,000 gallon) require permits from Pasadena Fire Marshal and must meet setbacks: 125-gallon tanks need 10 ft from buildings and property lines; 500-gallon tanks require 10 ft from buildings and 10 ft from property lines per NFPA 58 Table 6.4.1.1. Tanks must be on non-combustible pads, protected from vehicle impact, and have relief valves pointing away from buildings. The Texas Railroad Commission — LP-Gas Division (not TCEQ) licenses LP-gas dealers/installers under Texas Natural Resources Code Chapter 113 and Administrative Code Title 16 Part 1 Chapter 9. All installations by licensed contractors only. Pasadena's location adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel — home to ExxonMobil Baytown, Shell Deer Park, and LyondellBasell refineries — makes fire/LPG safety a municipal priority, and the Pasadena Fire Department operates specialized HAZMAT Team 1 trained for petrochemical incidents.
Pasadena Fire Marshal enforces propane storage violations under the City of Pasadena Fire Prevention Code and adopted International Fire Code. Violations are a Class C misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code §12.23, punishable by a fine up to $500. Each day of continued non-compliance constitutes a separate offense. The fire marshal may issue a stop-use order and require immediate removal of improperly stored containers. Under Texas Local Government Code §54.044, the city may seek injunctive relief and recover civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for ongoing violations. TRRC licensing violations by unlicensed installers carry separate state penalties up to $10,000 per day under Texas Natural Resources Code §113.087.
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