1910.110(b)(6)(i): LP-Gas Containers Outside Buildings
Employers must locate LP-Gas containers, and first stage regulating equipment if used, outside of buildings, except in listed cases such as buildings used only for container charging or gas distribution, necessary portable use, LP-Gas engines, industrial trucks and garaged vehicles that meet the rules, and containers stored awaiting use or resale.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(b)(6)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $29,573 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: AK (3), CA (2), MI (2).
- Related part: 1910.110(b) Basic rules (79 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) Containers, and first stage regulating equipment if used, shall be located outside of buildings, except under one or more of the following: 17 citations
(a) In buildings used exclusively for container charging, vaporization pressure reduction, gas mixing, gas manufacturing, or distribution.
(b) When portable use is necessary and in accordance with paragraph (c)(5) of this section.
(c) LP-Gas fueled stationary or portable engines in accordance with paragraph (e) (11) or (12) of this section.
(d) LP-Gas fueled industrial trucks used in accordance with paragraph (e)(13) of this section.
(e) LP-Gas fueled vehicles garaged in accordance with paragraph (e)(14) of this section.
(f) Containers awaiting use or resale when stored in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Export the list: 17 inspections cited 1910.110(b)(6)(i) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.110(b)(6)(i).
At 12:31 p.m. on January 9, 2024, an employee was standing in front of a Mr. Heater MH42T triple burner propane heater (8,000-42,000 btu/hour) to warm-up. The employee stood for several minutes backed up to the heater, when the back bottom of his jacket caught…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: AK (3), CA (2), MI (2), NM (2), PR (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DAVIS IRON & METAL, INC. | VAN BUREN, AR | $8,469 |
| MBCH CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES | MOUNT VERNON, MO | $7,235 |
| ABSOLUTE POWDER COATING LLC | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $4,966 |
| 317741421 - ADVOCATES FOR LIFE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITY INC | KLAMATH FALLS, OR | $3,530 |
| ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS, LLC | JACKSON, MI | $1,440 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(b)(6)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(b) Basic rules 79 citations
- 1910.110(b)(6) Location of containers and regulating equipment 48 citations
- 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) 23 citations
- 1910.110(b)(6)(ii) 4 citations
- 1910.110(b)(16) Instructions 3 citations
- 1910.110(b)(14) Transfer of liquids 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(17)(v) 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(17) Electrical equipment and other sources of ignition 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(9) Hose specifications 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(9)(vii) 1 citations
- 1910.110(b)(14)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
Where must LP-Gas containers be located?
Outside of buildings, unless one of the listed exceptions applies.
Is regulating equipment covered too?
Yes. First stage regulating equipment, if used, must also be located outside.
Can LP-Gas forklifts be used inside?
LP-Gas fueled industrial trucks used in accordance with paragraph (e)(13) are one of the listed exceptions.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.110 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-06
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.