Lane County does not set its own propane rules; residential LP-gas storage and use follow the Oregon Fire Code (adopted from the International Fire Code). Small barbecue cylinders are allowed, but larger tanks have quantity limits, clearance, and installation rules enforced by the fire district.
Propane (liquefied petroleum gas) storage in Lane County is governed by the state-adopted Oregon Fire Code, which incorporates the International Fire Code and NFPA 58. There is no separate Lane County propane ordinance. For typical homes, portable barbecue-size cylinders (usually 20 lb / about 5 gallons) are permitted, and the fire code limits the aggregate quantity of LP-gas stored inside or near a one- and two-family dwelling. Larger stationary tanks require proper separation distances from buildings and property lines, a stable base, and protection from vehicle damage, and their installation is subject to inspection. Cylinders should not be stored indoors or in occupied living spaces. Your local fire district (such as Lane Fire Authority) enforces these provisions.
Improper LP-gas storage is a fire-code violation; the fire marshal or fire district can order correction and issue citations, and unsafe installations may be red-tagged.
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