Redlands, CA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

The City of Redlands regulates liquefied petroleum gas (LPG/propane) through the 2022 California Fire Code, adopted by reference in City Code Section 15.20.010 and enforced by the Redlands Fire Department; there is no separate City propane ordinance. California Fire Code Chapter 61 covers LPG storage, handling, and use, and references NFPA 58 (the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code). Ordinary household use of small barbecue-style cylinders (the typical 20-pound exchange tank, about 4.7 gallons / 20 lb propane capacity) is permitted for outdoor cooking and patio heaters without a permit. Larger installations and storage above Fire Code thresholds -- such as aggregate quantities of LP-gas in storage, or stationary tanks above the exempt amount -- require a Fire Department operational permit and must meet container, separation, and clearance requirements (for example, keeping containers away from ignition sources, building openings, and combustible storage). For residential users, cylinders should be stored and used outdoors and upright, never inside a home or an enclosed living space, and away from heat sources. Because portions of Redlands lie in or near the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, tank placement and surrounding vegetation clearance are especially important; consult the Redlands Fire Department's Community Risk Reduction division for specifics on any tank larger than standard barbecue cylinders.