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.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup regulates noise under PMC Chapter 6.16 (Noise Control), using Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) zones. Residential (Class A) zone...
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Thun Field (Pierce County Airport) generates some general aviation traffic near Puyallup. FAA regulations gov...
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup prohibits frequent, repetitive, or continuous noise from animals in residential zones that unreasonably disturbs neighbors under PMC Chapter 6.16. E...
Puyallup, WA
Construction in the right-of-way in Puyallup is restricted from 10 PM to 7 AM under PMC 11.05. Emergency work is exempt. Private property construction should...
Puyallup, WA
Abandoned vehicles on public streets or private property in Puyallup are subject to code enforcement action as a nuisance. Puyallup Code Compliance handles a...
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup street parking is governed by Washington State traffic law (RCW 46) and city traffic codes. Standard parking rules apply regarding curb distance, in...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in this county.
See how Puyallup'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.