1910.110(f)(6): LP-Gas Container Storage Outside Buildings
Employers storing LP-gas containers outside buildings while awaiting use or resale must locate them by Table H-33 distances from the nearest important building and busy thoroughfares: no distance for 2,500 pounds or less (with 501 to 2,500 pounds kept at least 10 feet from certain exposures), 10 feet for 2,501 to 6,000, 20 feet for 6,001 to 10,000 and 25 feet for over 10,000 pounds. Containers must be in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(f)(6) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 32 times in the last 3 years, in 32 inspections, with $47,214 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (5), GA (5), 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) ("Storage outside of buildings") is one requirement inside 1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 2 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
(6) Storage outside of buildings. 32 citations
(i) Storage outside of buildings, for containers awaiting use or resale, shall be located in accordance with Table H-33 with respect to: 1 citations
(a) The nearest important building or group of buildings;
(b) [Reserved]
(c) Busy thoroughfares;
| Quantity of LP-Gas Stored | Distance |
|---|---|
| 500 pounds or less | 0 |
| 501 to 2,500 pounds | 1 0 |
| 2,501 to 6,000 pounds | 10 feet |
| 6,001 to 10,000 pounds | 20 feet |
| Over 10,000 pounds | 25 feet |
| 1 Container or containers shall be at least 10 feet from any building on adjoining property, any sidewalk, or any of the exposures described in § 1910.110(f)(6)(i) (c) or (d) of this paragraph. | |
(ii) Containers shall be in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering. Open (f)(6)(ii) 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 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: NJ (5), GA (5), 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 |
| VBPJW ACQUISITION, LLC | ELIZABETH, NJ | $5,531 |
| CHOICE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | NEWARK, NJ | $4,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(f)(6).
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)(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
How far must 2,501 to 6,000 pounds of stored LP-gas be from important buildings?
10 feet, per Table H-33.
What about 501 to 2,500 pounds?
The table distance is 0, but containers must be at least 10 feet from any building on adjoining property, any sidewalk, or the listed exposures such as busy thoroughfares.
Must stored containers be protected from tampering?
Yes. They must be in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
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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.