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Upper Darby, PA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing code
2015 IFC Section 6104.2
Local amendment
§ 302-3D geographic-limit designation
Coverage
Entire Upper Darby Township
Fine range
$300 to $1,000 per violation
Adopted
Ordinance No. 3099, July 21, 2021

Summary

Upper Darby's amendments to the adopted 2015 International Fire Code make the whole Township a "heavily populated or congested area" under Section 6104.2, restricting where liquefied petroleum gas can be stored. Violations of any adopted Fire Code provision, including this geographic-limit amendment, carry the summary-offense fine written into Section 302-2.

§ 302-3. Establishment of geographic limits. The geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2015 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:

A. Section 5704.2.9.6.1: The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within Upper Darby Township.

B. Section 5706.2.4.4: The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the Upper Darby Township.

C. Section 5806.2: The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited within the Upper Darby Township.

D. Section 6104.2: The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas within the Upper Darby Township.

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Full Breakdown

Upper Darby adopted the 2015 International Fire Code as the Township's Fire Code in Chapter 302, adding a short set of amendments by Ordinance No. 3099 in 2021. One of those amendments, Section 302-3 ("Establishment of geographic limits"), tells property owners which parts of Upper Darby fall inside the "heavily populated or congested areas" referenced by several IFC sections. 2's stricter storage rules apply Township-wide rather than to a mapped subset of it. 2) more severely, prohibiting them outright, so the Township clearly regards LP-gas storage as a lesser but still regulated hazard rather than a banned one.

Anyone proposing above-ground LP-gas storage should confirm compliance with IFC Chapter 61 through the Township's fire code review before installing tanks. 4 at $300 to $1,000 per violation.

Violations & Fines

A violation of the adopted Fire Code, including the LP-gas geographic-limit amendment in Section 302-3D, is a summary offense punishable by a $1,000 fine under Section 109.4 as amended by Section 302-2B, with the enforcement range set at $300 to $1,000 under Section 111.4 (Section 302-2C), plus court costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Upper Darby limit how much propane I can store at home?
The Township doesn't write its own gallon limit. Section 302-3D designates all of Upper Darby as a "heavily populated or congested area," which triggers the storage restrictions written into Section 6104.2 of the adopted 2015 International Fire Code. Check that code section, not a separate township number, before installing containers.
What happens if I violate the propane storage rule?
Violations of the adopted Fire Code are summary offenses. Section 302-2B sets a $1,000 fine under IFC Section 109.4, and Section 302-2C authorizes fines between $300 and $1,000 under Section 111.4, plus court costs.
Are above-ground fuel tanks banned outright in Upper Darby?
Some are. The same amendment package that restricts LP-gas storage prohibits above-ground storage of Class I and II flammable liquids (Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5706.2.4.4) and flammable cryogenic fluids (Section 5806.2) anywhere in the Township, a stricter standard than the "restricted" treatment given to propane.

Sources & Official References

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