1910.110(f)(4): LP-Gas Storage in Industrial Buildings
Employers must not store more than 300 pounds of LP-Gas in buildings not frequented by the public, except as provided in subparagraph (5). Containers on highway mobile service vehicles do not count if the vehicles are in private garages and have one container of not more than 100 pounds, with all valves closed.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(f)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $16,038 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MD (4), VA (2), OK (1).
- 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)(4) ("Storage within buildings not frequented by the public (such as industrial 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
(4) Storage within buildings not frequented by the public (such as industrial buildings). 10 citations
(i) The quantity of LP-Gas stored shall not exceed 300 pounds (approximately 2,550 cubic feet in vapor form) except as provided in subparagraph (5) of this paragraph. Open (f)(4)(i) 10 citations
(ii) Containers carried as a part of service equipment on highway mobile vehicles are not to be considered in the total storage capacity in subdivision (i) of this subparagraph provided such vehicles are stored in private garages, and are limited to one container per vehicle with an LP-Gas capacity of not more than 100 pounds. All container valves shall be closed.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: MD (4), VA (2), OK (1), CO (1), NJ (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| A & A COMPANY, INC. | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ | $4,966 |
| AVION HOSPITALITY | TULSA, OK | $3,485 |
| PHARMACANN INC. | STEVENSVILLE, MD | $2,040 |
| HERBAL GARDEN, LLC | PUEBLO, CO | $1,911 |
| SHEPARD EXPOSITION SERVICES, INC. | COLUMBIA, MD | $1,890 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (2013-04-04)
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)(6)(ii) 31 citations
- 1910.110(f)(4)(i) 10 citations
- 1910.110(f)(5) Storage within special buildings or rooms
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Frequently asked questions
How much LP-Gas can be stored inside?
Not more than 300 pounds (about 2,550 cubic feet in vapor form), except as provided in subparagraph (5).
Do vehicle containers count?
Not if the vehicles are stored in private garages and have one container per vehicle of not more than 100 pounds.
What about container valves?
All container valves shall be closed.
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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.