San Leandro adopts the 2022 California Fire Code Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases) via SLMC §7-5-810, which limits residential (R-3) aggregate LPG container capacity to 500 gallons water-capacity outside, requires 10-foot clearance from combustibles, and requires Fire Code Official permits above threshold quantities.
San Leandro Municipal Code §7-5-810 (last amended Ord. 2022-014, Dec 5, 2022) adopts the 2022 California Fire Code (CCR Title 24, Part 9), including Chapter 61 on Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Key residential rules: (1) CFC §6103.2.1.7 limits the aggregate water-capacity of LP-gas containers at single-family dwellings (R-3) to 500 gallons, located outside, above-ground only. (2) CFC §6104.3 prohibits LP-gas storage inside any building except small cylinders (1 lb propane camping bottles) and properly listed equipment. (3) CFC §6104.4 / Chapter 61 Table 6104.3 set distance requirements: containers up to 125 gallons require 0 ft from property line and 5 ft from a building opening; 251-500 gallon containers require 10 ft from property line and 10 ft from building. (4) CFC §6107.4 requires weeds, grass, brush, trash, and combustibles be cleared not less than 10 ft from LP-gas tanks. (5) Permits are required under CFC §105.5.30 for LP-gas storage exceeding 125 gallons (water capacity) at any occupancy. Above-Ground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) jurisdiction: San Leandro Environmental Services Section is the CUPA for incorporated San Leandro - APSA covers tanks of 1,320 gallons aggregate or more (most residential propane installations are below this threshold but commercial sites must register). Also note SLMC §7-5-810 includes a city-specific amendment restricting above-ground tanks for flammable or combustible liquids in residential zones - check directly with the SLFD Fire Marshal for tanks above 125 gallons in R-3 zones.
California Fire Code violations are misdemeanors under CFC §109.3 (adopted via SLMC §7-5-810), punishable by up to $1,000 fine or 6 months in county jail per day of violation. Alameda County Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division inspects propane installations and may order removal of non-compliant tanks. APSA violations carry administrative penalties up to $5,000 per day under California H&S §25270.12.
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