Maryland regulates propane and liquefied petroleum gas storage statewide through the Office of the State Fire Marshal under COMAR 29.06.02, adopting NFPA 58 standards. Container size limits, setback distances, and installation rules apply uniformly to residential and commercial sites.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal enforces COMAR 29.06.02, which adopts the National Fire Protection Association Standard 58 (NFPA 58) for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases. Residential propane containers under 125 gallons water capacity may be installed with minimum 5-foot setbacks from buildings and property lines. Larger tanks require 10 to 50 foot setbacks based on capacity. Indoor storage of cylinders larger than 1 pound is generally prohibited in occupied buildings. Installation, transport, and dispensing of propane requires licensed dealers. Local jurisdictions cannot relax these statewide fire safety standards but may impose additional zoning restrictions.
Violations are misdemeanors enforced by the State Fire Marshal with fines up to $1,000 per violation, plus potential closure orders for unsafe installations.
Severna Park, MD
Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 12-4-903, it is unlawful to permit an animal to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood. Continual barking, howl...
Severna Park, MD
Severna Park follows Anne Arundel County and Maryland state noise standards for construction. The standard 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime residential li...
Severna Park, MD
Severna Park is unincorporated and follows Anne Arundel County noise regulations under County Code Section 9-1-706 and Maryland COMAR 26.02.03. Residential r...
Severna Park, MD
Severna Park street parking follows Anne Arundel County Code Article 12. There are no paid parking meters in this unincorporated area. Standard traffic regul...
Severna Park, MD
Anne Arundel County's oversized vehicle ordinance does not specifically restrict recreational vehicles. RVs designed as temporary living quarters are exempt ...
Severna Park, MD
Driveways in Severna Park must comply with Anne Arundel County zoning and building codes. Inoperable, wrecked, or untagged vehicles on residential lots are z...
See how Severna Park'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 If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.