Subject: LP Gas Storage and Usage Associated with a Special Event 

Revised: April 2025 

Purpose: An operational permit is required for the storage and use of LP Gas associated with a special event. The storage and use of LP gas shall not exceed 100lbs in each vendors area. If more than 100lbs of LP Gas is required for a vendor, approval in advance is required. The aggregate storage capacity of any one installation or event shall not exceed 8,000 lbs.  

Fees: Permit Fees are based type and quantity of structures.  

Requirements: Each LP Gas permit will be issued once an application has been completed appropriately, all applicable documents have been uploaded, and a fire and life safety inspection has been successfully passed.  

Applications will be completed electronically, and all required documentation shall be uploaded electronically. There shall be no paper submissions for LP gas permits. Permit application shall be completed and submitted through the approved Harris County software program. Once the application is received along with all required documentation, the Fire Code Official will conduct a review, and schedule an inspection for when the LP Gas is onsite and ready for use. When the permit process is complete, and authorization is given, the applicant will be notified that the permit is issued, and the duration of the permit will be indicated.  

All LP Gas Permit applications will begin with generalized information requirements. This information will pertain to the event promoter/coordinator/operator/host, event address, event dates, etc. Furthermore, all permit applications will require the permit number of the associated special event. 

All LP Gas permits associated with a Special Event, SHALL have application packet submitted a minimum of 20 business days excluding weekends and holidays, prior to the event start date. A failure to turn in a completed application 20 business days prior to the anticipated start date of the event, shall result in double permit fees. All LP Gas packets shall complete the approval process no later than 10 days before the schedule start date of the event or approval shall not be authorized. 

When applying for a LP Gas operational permit the applicant shall provide the following information: 

• Site map including vendor locations, location of LP Gas cylinders, location of fire extinguishers, proximity to other structures, locations of fire apparatus access, firefighting water supply, etc.  

• Written description of each vendor’s use of LP Gas (cooking, heating, flame effects, etc.). 

If one or more of the requested documents does not apply to your location, please submit in writing a reason for not submitting.  

Denial: If it is determined that an application fails to meet the requirements as set forth in this standard or the applicant refuses to provide all required documentation, the fire code official shall not issue a permit, but shall return the application to the applicant with explanation for refusal.  

Revocation: The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit where it is found that there has been false statements or misrepresentation as to the material facts in the application or supporting documentation on which the approval and issuance was based, the permit was issued to a different person or firm than named on the permit, the permittee failed, refused or neglected to comply with orders or notices duly served in accordance with the provisions of this code within the time provided therein, or the permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regulation or this code.