Oklahoma Statewide Rule

Oklahoma LP-Gas Storage Licensing Statewide Preemption

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across Oklahoma (2026)

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.

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

Source: Oklahoma State Senate

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?

No. The Oklahoma LP-Gas Administration has exclusive licensing authority under Title 52. Cities may issue zoning and building permits but cannot require separate installer licenses.

What propane code does Oklahoma follow?

Oklahoma adopts NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code by reference for all tank siting, container construction, and installation standards under Title 52 O.S. and OAC Title 380.

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