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Stafford County, VA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Residential exemption
under 500 gallons water capacity, aggregate
Permit trigger
more than 10 water gallons LPG capacity
Annual permit fee
$200.00
Enforcing agency
county fire marshal's office
Base code
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2018 Ed.

Summary

Stafford County's Fire Prevention Code fee table exempts residential propane storage under 500 gallons water capacity in aggregate from the annual LPG storage permit. Facilities storing more than 10 water gallons of LPG otherwise need a $200.00 annual permit from the fire marshal.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Stafford County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Facilities using, storing or handling more than 10 water gallons capacity of LPG with exception to single containers or aggregate quantity of less than 500 gallon water capacity for residential use. Annual $200.00

Full Breakdown

00 per year, but the table carves out an exception for single containers or an aggregate quantity of less than 500 gallons water capacity used for residential purposes. That means a homeowner's grill tank, or a home propane tank system totaling under 500 gallons, falls outside the operational permit requirement that applies to commercial and larger residential LPG installations. 2 with fees set by the board of supervisors, paid before the permit issues. Permits issued under the table remain in effect for no more than 12 months unless otherwise specified, and once the required inspection is completed, permit fees are non-refundable.

The fire official also retains the authority to inspect any regulated facility, and can require corrective action where a violation poses an imminent threat to health, safety or property.

Violations & Fines

Storing LPG above the residential exemption threshold or the 10-water-gallon general threshold without the required Table 107.2 permit is a violation of the fire prevention code, punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor under Stafford County Code § 12-60(b), enforced in accordance with Section 12-22.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my home propane tank need a permit in Stafford County?
Not if it stays under the residential exemption. Table 107.2 exempts single containers or an aggregate quantity of less than 500 gallons water capacity used for residential purposes from the LPG operational permit that otherwise applies above 10 water gallons.
What does an LPG storage permit cost in Stafford County?
$200.00 annually. Table 107.2, adopted under Stafford County Code § 12-62, sets that fee for facilities using, storing or handling more than 10 water gallons capacity of LPG, outside the residential exemption.
Who enforces LPG storage rules in Stafford County?
The county fire marshal's office, under the amended Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code adopted at Section 12-60. Violations are punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor under Section 12-60(b).

Sources & Official References

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