Wisconsin Statewide Rule
Wisconsin LP Gas Storage Standards Under SPS 340
Key Facts
- Code
- Wis. Admin. Code SPS 340
- Adopted Standard
- NFPA 58
- Authority Statute
- Wis. Stat. § 101.02
- Regulator
- DSPS
- Supplier Credential
- Required statewide
Summary
Wisconsin uniformly regulates propane storage, installation, and handling under Wis. Admin. Code SPS 340, adopting NFPA 58 statewide and preempting inconsistent local rules through state building and fuel gas codes.
SPS 340.12 Local requirements. This chapter does not limit the power of cities, villages and towns to make or enforce additional or more stringent requirements, provided the requirements do not conflict with this chapter, any other rule of the department, or law.
Full Breakdown
Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 340 incorporates the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code as the statewide standard for propane container size, setback distances from buildings and property lines, fill protections, and licensure of LP gas suppliers. Suppliers must hold a Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services credential and follow uniform installation requirements. Wis. Stat. § 101.02 grants DSPS authority over fuel gas safety, and Wis. Stat. § 101.65 generally limits municipal building and mechanical code variations from the uniform state standards, ensuring consistent propane handling rules across communities.
Violations & Penalties
Improper installation or unlicensed work can lead to DSPS orders to correct, civil forfeitures, supplier license discipline, and liability for resulting fires or explosions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rules govern propane tanks in Wisconsin?
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