Wichita, KS Fire Regulations: Propane Storage (2026)
Key Facts
- Aggregate capacity cap
- 125 gallons water capacity
- Oversized containers
- Banned where public gas service exists
- Storage/use permit
- Required under Sec. 15.01.060
- Enforced by
- Wichita Fire Department / Fire Code Official
Summary
Wichita caps LP-gas (propane) storage under its Fire Code amendment: any one installation's aggregate water capacity cannot exceed 125 gallons, and containers larger than that are banned citywide where public gas service exists.
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 125 gallons (473.1765 L). Containers greater than 125 gallons (473.1765 L) are prohibited within the city limits where public gas utilities are provided.
Exceptions:
1.In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features, such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.2.Pre-existing installations until said property changes ownership.3.Storage of portable LP-gas containers awaiting use or resale. See section 6109. (Ord. No. 52-878, § 68, 1-13-26)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).
Full Breakdown
The City of Wichita amends the International Fire Code (2024 Edition) Section 6104.2 through Wichita Municipal Code Sec. 15.01.680: within limits set for protecting congested areas, any single LP-gas installation's aggregate water capacity is capped at 125 gallons, and any container over 125 gallons is barred inside city limits wherever public gas utilities serve the property. The Fire Code Official adjusts the cap case-by-case for topography, occupancy, or proximity to buildings, and the rule exempts pre-existing installations until the property changes hands and portable containers awaiting resale. Separately, Sec. 15.01.060 requires an operational permit for LP-gas storage and use.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the 125-gallon aggregate cap, installing an oversized container without approval, or storing/using LP-gas without the required operational permit violates the Fire Code; the Wichita Fire Department enforces removal or reduction of oversized installations.
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