Propane (LP-gas) storage in Wyoming is regulated by IFC Chapter 61 and NFPA 58 as adopted by Michigan under the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Act (PA 230 of 1972). Residential 20-pound grill cylinders are largely unrestricted outdoors, but cylinders over 1 pound water capacity cannot be stored inside dwellings, and larger bulk tanks must meet NFPA 58 setback, anchoring, and permit requirements from the Wyoming Fire Marshal.
Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas storage in Wyoming is governed by the Michigan-adopted International Fire Code (IFC) Chapter 61 and by reference to NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. Michigan adopts these standards under the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (PA 230 of 1972). Small residential cylinders used for outdoor barbeque grills (typically 20-pound exchange cylinders) may be used and stored outdoors with no permit; cylinders larger than 1 pound water capacity cannot be stored inside a dwelling or any structure connected to a dwelling. Spare 20-pound cylinders should be stored upright outdoors away from heat sources, ignition sources, and building openings. Larger residential tanks (typically 120-gallon to 500-gallon for whole-home heating) must meet NFPA 58 setback distances from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources (10 feet for 125-500 gallon tanks) and require an installation permit. Commercial bulk storage of LP-gas requires a Wyoming Fire Marshal operational permit under IFC Section 105. Tanks must be protected from vehicle impact, properly anchored, and inspected at the intervals required by NFPA 58. RV and forklift cylinders follow separate provisions.
Storing propane cylinders larger than 1 pound water capacity inside a Wyoming dwelling violates the Michigan-adopted IFC and NFPA 58. Failing to meet NFPA 58 setbacks for larger tanks, operating commercial bulk storage without a Fire Marshal permit, or failing to anchor or impact-protect tanks can result in code citations, stop-orders, and permit revocation. Repeat violations can escalate to misdemeanor charges under the state fire-prevention code.
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