Toms River, NJ Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

The storage of liquefied petroleum gases or other types of bottled gas, supplied or delivered for residential consumption, shall be limited to a tank or tanks with a combined equivalent water capacity of 500 gallons for each residential dwelling or structure serviced.

(4) All installations of storage tanks for liquefied petroleum gas or other types of bottled gas with a combined equivalent water capacity in excess of 1,200 gallons shall comply with all requirements of the Fire Prevention Code,[2] and all installations of storage tanks for liquefied petroleum gas or other types of bottled gas with a combined equivalent water capacity in excess of 4,000 gallons shall be prohibited in areas not served by public water mains and fire hydrants complying with the requirements of the Fire Prevention Code. The bulk storage, processing or manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas or other types of bottled gas or facilities therefor shall not be permitted in any residential zone. [2] Editor's Note: See Ch. 308, Fire Prevention and Protection.

(5) All installations of flammable or combustible liquids, compressed gases or other hazardous fuels shall comply with the requirements of the Toms River Township Fire Prevention Code and amendments thereto.

K. Fire-resistant construction. All new construction and additions shall be fire-resistant construction in accordance with the requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code.

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