Liquefied Petroleum Gas Permit

Permit Description

A permit is required to store, handle or use LPG in quantities exceeding 400 standard cubic feet (approximately 47 lbs.). Refer to the following table for permit amounts requiring a permit:

LPG Container Capacity	Number of Containers Requiring Permit
14.1 oz	54
16.4 oz	46
20 lbs	3
33.5 lbs	2
40 lbs	2
100 lbs	1

Examples of storage that require a permit are for LPG stored for hi-lo’s and mobile food carts, propane exchange facilities, LPG utilized at street fairs, and camping size (16.4 oz. containers) for sale at retail businesses.

A permit IS NOT required for stationary LPG installations in One and Two Family residential occupancies and/or the storage and use of LPG in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.

Cost of Permit
Stationary Storage	$210.00
Transportation/Mobile Food Truck	$105.00

Permit Length

Permit Length Varies

Application Requirements

Stationary Storage of Propane:

• NYC Department of Buildings approved plans are to be submitted to FDNY Technology Management Unit for review.
• Once the design and installation documents have been approved, you must schedule an inspection of the premises.
• Once the inspection is completed and you pass, a bill will be sent.
• When the bill is paid, a permit will be mailed to you.

Street Fairs or Other Similar Outdoor Events:

• Certificate of fitness for use of LPG at Outdoor Events and for Mobile Cooking (Type: G-23)
• If applicable, a permit issued by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office.  Click here to verify if you need to obtain one.

Mobile Food Trucks:

• Certificate of fitness for use of LPG at Outdoor Events and for Mobile Cooking
  COF G-23
• Visual D.O.T. inspection of mobile food truck, to include verification that motor vehicle inspection stickers are up to date.
•  Verify if mobile food truck is over 10,000 lbs., of which would require the vehicle to have a D.O.T. number.
• Check of required hazard signs on LPG storage cabinet.
• Minimum rated 20:B-C portable fire extinguisher.
• LPG tanks are secured and protected.

Construction Sites:

• Department of Buildings Work Permit
•  Certificate of Liability
• Workers Compensation
• Certificates of fitness for storage, handling, and/or use of LPG

Additional Information

Get the Following Fire Code Chapters:

• Chapter 38 (PDF)

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Need Help?

For assistance with applying for and receiving Permits and Letters of Approval on FDNY Business, contact the FDNY Customer Service Center by dialing 311, or via email at FDNY.BusinessSupport@FDNY.nyc.gov.

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