1910.110(f)(2)(ii): LP-Gas Containers Away From Exits
Employers must not store LP-gas containers inside near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(f)(2)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 66 times in the last 3 years, in 66 inspections, with $71,500 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (11), CT (7), VA (5).
- Related part: 1910.110(f) Storage of containers awaiting use or resale (214 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii) 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
(ii) Containers when stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people. 66 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Top states: TN (11), CT (7), VA (5), MI (5), MO (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, LLC | MOUNTVILLE, PA | $11,348 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. | GRAND FORKS, ND | $7,093 |
| SILBRICO CORPORATION | HODGKINS, IL | $6,553 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | EAST GRANBY, CT | $5,000 |
| MERITEC | PAINESVILLE, OH | $4,822 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(f)(2)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(f) Storage of containers awaiting use or resale 214 citations
- 1910.110(f)(2) General 166 citations
- 1910.110(f)(2)(i) 99 citations
- 1910.110(f)(6) Storage outside of buildings 32 citations
- 1910.110(f)(6)(ii) 31 citations
- 1910.110(f)(4)(i) 10 citations
- 1910.110(f)(4) Storage within buildings not frequented by the public (such as industrial buildings) 10 citations
- 1910.110(f)(5) Storage within special buildings or rooms
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Frequently asked questions
Can LP-gas containers be stored near a stairway?
No. Containers stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways, or areas used for safe exit.
Does this apply to outdoor storage?
This paragraph covers containers when stored inside.
Why keep them away from exits?
So exits, stairways and exit areas stay safe for people leaving.
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 2026-10-20
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.