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West Sacramento, CA Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)

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

Key Facts

Capacity limit
500 gallons water capacity
Governing section
WSMC § 15.14.040(S), amending CFC § 6104.2
Enforcing official
Fire Marshal, Community Risk Reduction Division
Zones covered
RE, RRA, R-1, R-2, R-3, C, CH, POS, CBD, WF

Summary

West Sacramento's amended Fire Code caps any single liquefied petroleum gas installation at 500 gallons water capacity across most residential, commercial and public zones citywide, enforced by the Fire Marshal's Community Risk Reduction Division.

Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 500 gallons (1,893 L) in the following zoned areas in the City of West Sacramento: RE, RRA, R-1-A, R-1-B, R-2, R-3, C, CH, POS, CBD, and WF, and those areas that are heavily populated or congested and as required by provisions of the City's zoning ordinances.

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Full Breakdown

The City of West Sacramento, Yolo County amended Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code through Municipal Code Section 15.14.040(S). The rule caps the aggregate water capacity of any one LP-gas installation at 500 gallons in zones RE, RRA, R-1-A, R-1-B, R-2, R-3, C, CH, POS, CBD, and WF, plus any other area the fire code official finds heavily populated or congested. For a specific site, the fire code official sets a different limit after weighing topography, occupancy type, proximity to buildings, container capacity, available fire protection, and the local fire department's capabilities. The Fire Marshal, as fire code official, administers the standard under Section 15.14.020.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding the 500-gallon aggregate cap without fire code official approval violates the amended Fire Code; general Fire Code violations are misdemeanors, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense under Section 15.14.040(B).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much propane can I store at a West Sacramento home or business?
No single installation is allowed to exceed 500 gallons water capacity in most zoned areas of the city under Fire Code Section 6104.2, as amended by West Sacramento Municipal Code Section 15.14.040.
Who enforces West Sacramento's propane storage limit?
The Fire Marshal, acting as fire code official through the Community Risk Reduction Division, enforces the limit and sets a different capacity for individual sites after reviewing safety factors.

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