Propane (LP-gas) storage in unincorporated El Paso County is regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas under statewide LP-Gas Safety Rules, which adopt NFPA 58. County ESD fire marshals also enforce fire-code tank and clearance requirements.
The Railroad Commission of Texas, through its Alternative Fuels Safety division, adopts and enforces the LP-Gas Safety Rules in 16 TAC Chapter 9 for the safe storage, transport and use of propane statewide, including unincorporated El Paso County. These rules adopt by reference the National Fire Protection Association Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58). Anyone selling, transporting, dispensing, storing or installing propane systems must be RRC-licensed, and stationary commercial installations require permits, with plan review for facilities of 10,000 gallons water capacity or greater. NFPA 58 sets container placement and separation distances from buildings, property lines and ignition sources. The adopted International Fire Code enforced by the county ESD fire marshals adds local LP-gas handling requirements.
Operating an unlicensed propane business, installing without a required permit, or storing tanks with unsafe clearances violates RRC LP-Gas rules and can bring administrative penalties, plus fire-code enforcement by the county ESD fire marshal.
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