1910.110(f)(2): Storing LP-Gas Containers
Employers must store LP-Gas containers away from excessive heat, physical damage and tampering, and not near exits, stairways or exit areas when stored inside. Valves must be protected by a recess or a ventilated cap or collar, and outlet valves must be closed in storage. Empty containers that have been in LP-Gas service and are stored inside count as full when figuring the maximum quantity allowed.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(f)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 166 times in the last 3 years, in 159 inspections, with $201,804 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (30), VA (17), MD (14).
- 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) ("General") is one requirement inside 1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 5 sub-paragraphs. 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
(2) General. 166 citations
(i) Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons. Open (f)(2)(i) 99 citations
(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. Open (f)(2)(ii) 66 citations
(iii) Container valves shall be protected while in storage as follows: 1 citations
(a) By setting into recess of container to prevent the possibility of their being struck if the container is dropped upon a flat surface, or
(b) By ventilated cap or collar, fastened to container capable of withstanding blow from any direction equivalent to that of a 30-pound weight dropped 4 feet. Construction must be such that a blow will not be transmitted to a valve or other connection.
(iv) The outlet valves of containers in storage shall be closed.
(v) Empty containers which have been in LP-Gas service when stored inside, shall be considered as full containers for the purpose of determining the maximum quantity of LP-Gas permitted by this paragraph.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 58 |
| 2026 | 35 |
Top states: TN (30), VA (17), MD (14), CT (12), MA (10)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, LLC | MOUNTVILLE, PA | $11,348 |
| GREAT LAKES VENEER, INC. | TIGERTON, WI | $10,640 |
| BGS HOLDINGS, LLC. | ARCADIA, OK | $8,511 |
| WELSPUN TUBULAR LLC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $7,367 |
| JOHNSON THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC. | CALDWELL, ID | $7,094 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(f)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(f) Storage of containers awaiting use or resale 214 citations
- 1910.110(f)(2)(i) 99 citations
- 1910.110(f)(2)(ii) 66 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 cylinders be stored near exits?
No. Containers stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways or areas used for safe exit.
Must cylinder valves be closed in storage?
Yes. The outlet valves of containers in storage shall be closed.
Do empty cylinders count toward storage limits?
Yes. Empty containers that have been in LP-Gas service stored inside are considered full for that purpose.
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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.