Waipahu homes, restaurants, and light industrial sites using propane must follow Honolulu's Fire Code LP-Gas rules, with plan review for larger storage installations.
ROH Chapter 20 adopts NFPA 1 Chapter 69, which incorporates NFPA 58. Permits are required under NFPA 1 Sec. 69.1.2. Any single container or aggregate installation at or above 125 gallons water capacity requires plan submittal to the HFD Authority Having Jurisdiction. Tanks within 10 feet of public vehicular ways must have vehicular-barrier protection, which is relevant for the tight lot configurations along Waipahu Depot Street. Waipahu restaurants, commercial kitchens, and laundromats commonly depend on bulk propane and must satisfy setback, venting, and connection standards. Residential BBQ cylinders remain allowed with proper storage.
Non-compliant tanks can be red-tagged, cited under Chapter 20, and may affect insurance coverage.
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