1926.153(j): No LPG Storage in Buildings
Employers must not store liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within buildings on construction sites.
Key takeaways
- 1926.153(j) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $52,558 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (8), VA (4), OH (2).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.153(j) ("Storage of LPG containers") 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
(j) Storage of LPG containers. Storage of LPG within buildings is prohibited. 18 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: TN (8), VA (4), OH (2), NY (2), MN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DOBCO, INC. | DOVER AFB, DE | $8,511 |
| JAMES N. GRAY COMPANY | ROCKVILLE, VA | $8,390 |
| DEMATIC CORP. | ROCKVILLE, VA | $8,390 |
| EUGENIO LARA | LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD, OH | $8,067 |
| JIM LUCA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, INC. | ROCKVILLE, VA | $5,375 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
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Frequently asked questions
Can LPG containers be stored inside a building?
No. Storage of LPG within buildings is prohibited.
Does this apply to construction sites?
Yes. This is part of the construction fire protection rules in 1926.153.
What does LPG mean?
Liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane.
About this page
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 2026-10-19
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.