Illinois Statewide Rule
Illinois Liquefied Petroleum Gas Storage Standards
Key Facts
- Statute
- 430 ILCS 5
- Adopted code
- NFPA 58
- Authority
- State Fire Marshal
- Regulations
- 41 Ill. Adm. Code 200
Summary
Illinois regulates the storage, handling, and transport of liquefied petroleum gas statewide under the LPG Act, adopting NFPA 58 standards uniformly through the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
No municipality or other political subdivision shall enforce any ordinance or regulation in conflict with this Act or with the regulations promulgated under this Section, except in the location and operation of liquefied petroleum gas bulk plants and storage systems of over 1200 gallon capacity.
Full Breakdown
Under 430 ILCS 5, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Regulation Act gives the Office of the State Fire Marshal exclusive authority over the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of LPG containers and equipment. State rules at 41 Ill. Adm. Code 200 incorporate NFPA 58, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, by reference, making it the uniform standard statewide. Container setback distances, tank capacity limits at residences, and dispensing operations are governed by these state rules and are not subject to override by municipalities. Sellers, installers, and transporters must hold state licenses. Most homes are limited to small portable cylinders unless properly permitted larger tanks meet setback requirements.
Violations & Penalties
Operating without a license or violating storage rules can result in fines, license suspension, and criminal prosecution under the LPG Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
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