Alaska Propane Storage Under Adopted State Fire Code

Under AS 18.70.080 and 13 AAC 50, the State Fire Marshal adopts the International Fire Code, including NFPA 58 standards for liquefied petroleum gas. Residential propane cylinders must meet minimum setbacks from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources, with stricter spacing as tank size increases. Larger commercial tanks require permits and inspection. Storage inside dwellings is limited; cylinders over one pound generally must be stored outside. Refilling and dispensing facilities must be licensed, and installations in B-occupancies require Fire Marshal plan review. Local jurisdictions with deferred plan review handle approvals locally but cannot adopt weaker rules.

Noncompliant installations may be ordered corrected or removed; willful violations are misdemeanors and can bring fines and stop-work orders from the Fire Marshal.