The Florida Fire Prevention Code, enforced by the St. Lucie County Fire District, limits LP-gas (propane) cylinder storage in residential buildings and bars storing propane grills on the balconies of apartments and condos.
St. Lucie County enforces the statewide Florida Fire Prevention Code, which adopts NFPA 1. Under NFPA 1:69.5.3.5, cylinders stored in a residential building are limited to a maximum water capacity of 2.7 lb (about 1 lb propane) each, not exceeding 5.4 lb aggregate per living space. In practice, the standard 20-lb propane grill tank cannot be stored inside an apartment or condo unit or on a balcony above the first floor. Single-family homeowners have more latitude and typically keep the grill tank outdoors, away from ignition sources and building openings. Larger tanks fall under NFPA 58 siting rules.
Illegally stored LP-gas cylinders in multifamily buildings are a fire-code violation; the Fire District can order removal and issue citations during inspections.
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