Arkansas Statewide Rule
Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Propane Rules
Key Facts
- Authority
- Arkansas LPG Board
- Standard
- NFPA 58
- Licensing
- Required statewide
- Statute
- Ark. Code § 15-75-201
- Preemption
- Exclusive jurisdiction
Summary
Arkansas Code § 15-75-101 et seq. establishes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board with exclusive statewide authority over propane storage, container standards, and dealer licensing, preempting most conflicting local regulation.
(a) No person shall use, install, or operate or cause to be used, installed, or operated any container or system until approved by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. (b) No person shall sell, service, or deliver any gases for use in any container or system prior to approval of the containers or system by the board, nor shall any person sell, service, or deliver gases for use in any container or system, the approval of which has been denied by the board.
Full Breakdown
The Arkansas Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Board, created at Arkansas Code § 15-75-201 within the LP gas chapter (§ 15-75-101 et seq.), has exclusive jurisdiction over the storage, transportation, and sale of propane in Arkansas. The Board adopts NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) as the statewide standard. All dealers, installers, and bulk plants must be licensed by the Board. Container setback distances, tank installation requirements, and safety inspections follow uniform state rules. Local fire codes may supplement but cannot conflict with Board regulations.
Violations & Penalties
Operating without a license, improper installation, or non-compliant storage may result in license revocation, civil penalties, and misdemeanor charges under Arkansas LPG Board rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my city require different propane tank setbacks than the state?
Do I need a permit to install a residential propane tank?
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