1910.110(f)(6)(ii): Protect LP-Gas Containers From Tampering
LP-gas containers stored outside buildings must be kept in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(f)(6)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 31 times in the last 3 years, in 31 inspections, with $41,683 in current penalties.
- Most citations: GA (5), NJ (4), VA (4).
- 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)(6)(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 shall be in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering. 31 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 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: GA (5), NJ (4), VA (4), MD (4), PA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| THE AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY | HOUSTON, TX | $7,093 |
| EVERGREEN PALLET LLC | PARK CITY, KS | $6,453 |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. | TREXLERTOWN, PA | $6,029 |
| CHOICE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | NEWARK, NJ | $4,000 |
| BEACHVIEW TENT RENTALS, INC. | BRUNSWICK, GA | $3,173 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(f)(6)(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)(2)(ii) 66 citations
- 1910.110(f)(6) Storage outside of buildings 32 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
How must stored LP-gas containers be protected?
In a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
Does this apply to outdoor storage?
Yes. It is part of the rules for storage outside of buildings.
Does the enclosure have to be locked?
The rule requires a suitable enclosure or other protection against tampering; it does not specify a lock.
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.