This article is established for the safety and protection of the residents of Stockton, Kansas. It is also designed to mitigate the potential threat imposed by the installation of LP Gas within the City while maintaining compliance with state statute.

(Ord. 1588; Code 2015; Ord. 1692)

This article regulates:

(a)   The installation of LP Gas within the City.

(b)   Propane storage containers located within the City.

Propane tanks must be located above ground level, i.e. no underground tanks are permitted.

(Ord. 1588; Code 2015; Ord. 1692)

The storage of LP Gas in closed containers or portable tanks (hereinafter tanks) on properties within the Stockton City Limits shall comply with the following standards:

(a)   The Sizing, Locating and installation of any propane tanks shall be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Code Book “NFPA 58” in its current form or as amended from time to time.

(b)   Depth of pipelines.  It is not necessary to bury pipelines, if the distance between the tank and the permanent home structure is two (2) feet or less or if the tank is placed on a mobile barbecue grill cart.  For all Pipelines at a distance greater than two feet, the pipelines running between any permanent structure and the tank shall be buried underground to a minimum depth of eighteen (18) inches.

(c)   Containers.  LP Gas tanks shall fully comply with all DOT/ICC or ASME standards.

(d)   Signage.  All tanks shall be marked in accordance with NFPA 58 standards.

(e)   Maintenance/Appearance.  The owner shall properly maintain the tank and assure its safe operation.  The tank shall be painted with a matte silver or flat white finish.  The owner shall keep the ground below the container clear of dry grass and weeds.

(f)   City Notification.  Prior to the installation of any LP-Gas tank on any property, the owner must contact the City Office, complete and submit a New LP-Gas Installation Application and pay an LP-Gas Permit Fee of $25.00.

(g)   Inspection.  After installation and prior to its use the owner must notify the City and have the installation inspected by a qualified city employee.

(h)   Pre-Existing Tanks.  Any LP-Gas tanks in existence prior to the passage of this ordinance shall be required to meet the above standards within 6 months subsequent to the passage of this ordinance.   The $25 application fee will NOT be charged for pre-existing containers.

(Ord. 1588; Code 2015; Ord. 1692)

A violation of this article is a class B misdemeanor.

(Ord. 1588; Code 2015; Ord. 1692)