The Ohio Fire Code limits propane storage at multi-family buildings. LP-gas containers over 2.5 pounds water capacity may not be kept on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. One- and two-family homes are exempt from this restriction.
Stark County has no separate propane-storage ordinance; the Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7) governs, enforced by local fire prevention bureaus. Under Section 308, LP-gas containers with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds are prohibited on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction at multi-family buildings. Only the small cylinders of 2.5 pounds or less (typical camp-stove size) are allowed in those spots. Single-family and two-family dwellings are excepted, so a backyard grill tank at a house is fine. Larger stationary tanks follow NFPA 58 setback and installation standards.
Storing an oversized propane cylinder on an apartment balcony is a fire-code violation subject to correction orders and citations from the fire prevention bureau.
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