Alabama Statewide Rule

Alabama LP-Gas Board Regulates Propane Storage Statewide

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across Alabama (2026)

Key Facts

Authority: AL LP-Gas Board
Statute: Title 9, Chapter 17
Standard Adopted: NFPA 58
License Required: All installers and dealers
Local Authority: Limited to enforcement

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Ala. Code § 9-17-107 — LP-Gas storage capacity, plan submission, and construction requirements

Summary

The Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board regulates the storage, handling, transportation, and installation of propane and LP-gas systems statewide under Title 9, Chapter 17, with uniform requirements that preempt conflicting local ordinances on tank installation and licensing.

(a) The board shall require that every applicant for a Permit A have located within the State of Alabama a minimum of 30,000 (water gallon capacity) gallons storage capacity for liquefied petroleum gases. Class B-1 permit holders shall be required to have a minimum of 18,000 (water gallon capacity) gallons storage capacity of liquefied petroleum gas. (b) If the required minimum storage consists of more than one container, then no storage container in any installation used to meet this requirement of the law shall be a size less than 6,000 gallon (water capacity) and the storage capacity required by this section of the law shall be within close proximity to the area serviced and used by the applicant to service the applicant's customers in the State of Alabama.

Source: Ala. Code § 9-17-107 — LP-Gas storage capacity, plan submission, and construction requirementsView official code

Full Breakdown

Alabama Code Sections 9-17-100 through 9-17-109 establish the Alabama LP-Gas Board with exclusive authority to license dealers, installers, and service technicians, and to adopt safety standards based on NFPA 58. Tank setback distances, container size limits, fill procedures, and qualified personnel requirements are set uniformly. Only Board-licensed individuals may install, service, or fill LP-gas containers in Alabama. Municipalities may not impose conflicting licensing or installation standards, though local fire marshals may enforce adopted state rules. Residential tank installations require permits and inspections per NFPA 58.

Violations & Penalties

Unlicensed LP-gas work is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 per offense, license revocation, and civil liability. Illegal tank installations must be removed at owner's expense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a homeowner install their own propane tank in Alabama?

No. Alabama LP-Gas Board rules require tank installation, connection, and filling to be performed by Board-licensed personnel, regardless of tank size or municipal location.

Does Alabama follow NFPA 58 for propane?

Yes. The Alabama LP-Gas Board has adopted NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) as the standard for tank installation, setbacks, and storage requirements statewide.

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