Raleigh follows the NC Fire Code adopted under NCGS §143-138, limiting residential propane storage to small portable containers and imposing setback rules for permanent tanks. Tanks over 125 gallons require permits and Raleigh Fire Department inspection.
Residential propane storage in Raleigh follows the NC Fire Code adopted statewide under NCGS §143-138, which incorporates the International Fire Code with NC amendments. Portable cylinders up to 1 pound and 20-pound grill tanks may be stored at homes without permit, though indoor storage of cylinders larger than one pound is restricted. Permanent ASME tanks of 125 gallons or larger require a permit, distance setbacks from buildings and property lines, and Raleigh Fire Department inspection. Tank fill providers must hold NC Department of Agriculture LP-Gas Section licensing. Buried tanks require corrosion protection and registration.
RFD-issued correction notices and civil penalties for noncompliant storage; uncorrected violations can trigger stop-use orders and tank removal at owner expense.
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