Michigan Statewide Rule

Michigan Certifies LP-Gas Storage Over 2,000 Gallons (MCL 29.5c)

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Michigan (2026)

Key Facts

Governing law: MCL 29.5c (Act 207, 1941)
Enforcing agency: LARA Storage Tank Division
Threshold: 2,000 gal single / 4,000 aggregate
Plan-review fee: $203 per tank
Annual certificate: $61.50 per tank

Last verified: July 31, 2026

Summary

Michigan requires plan review and a state certificate from LARA's Bureau of Fire Services Storage Tank Division before installing any LP-gas system with a single 2,000-gallon tank, a 4,000-gallon aggregate capacity, or any propane container-filling operation.

The Storage Tank Division (STD), within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), has the responsibility of regulating the installation of new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) systems containing 2000 gallon individual capacity, 4000 gallon aggregate capacity, or any Liquefied Petroleum Gas Container filling operations. The STD also maintains the certification of all LPG systems that meet one of the listed criteria.

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Full Breakdown

Under Michigan's Fire Prevention Code (Act 207 of 1941, MCL 29.5c), the Storage Tank Division inside the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regulates aboveground LP-gas installations reaching 2,000 gallons individual capacity, 4,000 gallons aggregate, or any container-filling operation. Owners submit Application for Installation Form #3861 with a $203 per-tank plan-review fee, a plot plan, and system diagrams. Staff issue a plan-review report within 30 days; a field inspector then certifies the system only if it complies with the rules. Certification renews at $61.50 per tank each year. Typical smaller residential propane tanks fall outside this certification requirement.

Violations & Penalties

Installing or maintaining a covered LP-gas facility without Storage Tank Division plan review and certification is prohibited. An uncertified system cannot be lawfully placed in service until a field inspector confirms full compliance with the rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my home propane tank need a state certificate?

No. Michigan's certification targets systems at 2,000 gallons individual capacity, 4,000 gallons aggregate, or propane container-filling operations. A typical residential tank falls below that threshold.

Who reviews and certifies LP-gas systems?

LARA's Storage Tank Division within the Bureau of Fire Services. Staff review installation plans within 30 days, and a field inspector certifies the system after a final inspection confirms compliance.

What does certification cost?

$203 per tank for plan review, plus a $61.50 annual certificate fee per tank.

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