LA County Fire Code Title 32 §6101 governs propane storage. Residential cylinders aggregating 10 gallons or less are exempt; aggregate quantities above 25 gallons require a LACoFD permit and IFC §6104 setbacks from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources.
LA County Fire Code Title 32 (incorporating the 2022 California Fire Code with local amendments) §6101 et seq. regulates liquefied petroleum gas storage. Residential cylinders aggregating 10 gallons (about 42 pounds) or less are exempt from permits and used for barbecues, patio heaters, and emergency generators. Aggregate quantities exceeding 25 gallons trigger a LACoFD operational permit with mandatory IFC §6104 setbacks: 10 feet from buildings and property lines for tanks to 125 gallons, with larger setbacks scaling to 25 feet for 500-gallon tanks and 50 feet for 2,000-gallon containers. Tanks must sit on noncombustible bases, with vegetation cleared 10 feet around the container. Fueling stations and exchange cabinets follow §6109 retail rules.
Operating without a required permit draws fines starting at $500 per violation per day, with LACoFD authorized to red-tag tanks and require immediate removal. Setback violations near hillside structures may compound under defensible-space enforcement.
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