Oklahoma Statewide Rule
Oklahoma LP-Gas Storage Licensing Statewide Preemption
Key Facts
- Regulator
- OK LP-Gas Administration
- Authority statute
- Title 52 O.S. 420.1
- Adopted code
- NFPA 58
- License classes
- Class I through IV
- Maximum fine
- $1,000 per violation
Summary
The Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration regulates all propane storage, distribution, and installation under Title 52 O.S. Sections 420.1 through 420.16. State licensing and NFPA 58 compliance preempt conflicting local rules for installer licensing and tank standards.
The standards for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and published in Pamphlet No. 58 including current and subsequent editions and any subsequent changes and/or additions to the pamphlet, and the standards for the installation of gas appliances and gas piping adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and published in Pamphlet No. 54 including the current and any subsequent editions and any subsequent changes and/or additions to the pamphlet shall be the accepted standards for this state.
Full Breakdown
Title 52 O.S. Sections 420.1 through 420.16 establish the Oklahoma LP-Gas Administration with exclusive authority to license LP-gas dealers, installers, and transport operators. Oklahoma adopts NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code by reference under OAC Title 380 for tank siting, container construction, and installation. Anyone selling, installing, or transporting propane must hold a state Class I, II, III, or IV license. Cities may regulate zoning location of bulk plants and require fire-code permits under IFC Chapter 61, but they cannot license installers or override state-adopted NFPA 58 tank-distance and equipment standards.
Violations & Penalties
Operating without an LP-gas license is a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000 per violation. The Administration may also revoke licenses and order tank removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Oklahoma cities license propane installers?
What propane code does Oklahoma follow?
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