Fairfax County Fire Prevention Code limits residential propane storage based on tank size and location, requiring permits for cylinders over 125 gallons water capacity and prohibiting indoor storage of cylinders larger than one pound capacity.
Fairfax County adopts the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, which incorporates NFPA 58 standards for liquefied petroleum gas storage and handling. Residential properties may store small portable cylinders for grills without a permit, but tanks exceeding 125 gallons water capacity require Fire Marshal permitting and setback compliance. Cylinders cannot be stored in basements, attached garages, or near building openings. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) Fire Marshal's Office inspects bulk storage and tracks propane facilities serving multifamily housing. Violations may trigger correction orders and re-inspection fees.
Civil penalties under VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code; correction orders, re-inspection fees, and possible Class 1 misdemeanor for willful noncompliance.
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