1926.153(k)(2): Protecting Stored LP-Gas Containers from Tampering
Employers must keep LP-Gas containers stored outside buildings in a suitable ventilated enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
Key takeaways
- 1926.153(k)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $7,820 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (14), MD (1).
- Related part: 1926.153(k) Storage outside of buildings (15 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.153(k)(2) is one requirement inside 1926.153 Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas), an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart F). 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) Containers shall be in a suitable ventilated enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering. 15 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.153.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
Top states: TN (14), MD (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WEIFIELD GROUP TENNESSEE INC. | FRANKLIN, TN | $1,750 |
| WOMBLE, LLC | COLUMBIA, TN | $1,500 |
| A & R MASONRY INC. | NASHVILLE, TN | $900 |
| A & F ELECTRIC COMPANY | OLD HICKORY, TN | $900 |
| THE R.G. ANDERSON COMPANY, INC. | MURFREESBORO, TN | $750 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.153(k)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.153(k) Storage outside of buildings 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What protection do outdoor LP-Gas containers need?
They must be in a suitable ventilated enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
Does the enclosure need ventilation?
Yes. The rule says a suitable ventilated enclosure.
Is a fully open pile of tanks acceptable?
Not unless the containers are otherwise protected against tampering.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.153 (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.