W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-1 et seq. § §64-40-13
Fuel Supply and Storage
Operative Text
§64-40-13. Fuel Supply and Storage. 13.1. LPG systems (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or fuel oil systems shall have at least one (1) approved, identified, and readily accessible means of shutting off the entire supply. Such means shall be located outside the manufactured home and shall be maintained in an effective operating condition. 13.2. LPG containers or fuel oil storage containers shall not be located within or beneath any manufactured home, building, or any other type of enclosed structure. 13.3. LPG containers or fuel oil storage containers shall not be located within 5 feet of a door way of a manufactured home, building, or similar structure.
West Virginia regulation W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-13 establishes safety requirements for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fuel oil systems at manufactured homes. Every such system must have at least one clearly marked, accessible shutoff valve located outside the home and kept in working order. Fuel storage containers may not be placed inside, beneath, or within five feet of any doorway of a manufactured home or similar enclosed structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing manufactured home communities or individual units subject to W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-13 generally ensure that all LPG and fuel oil systems are equipped with an approved, labeled exterior shutoff that remains functional and unobstructed at all times. Compliant operators also verify that no fuel storage containers are positioned inside, underneath, or in enclosed areas, and that containers are sited at least five feet away from any doorway. Routine inspections of fuel systems help confirm that these placement and accessibility standards are continuously met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-13, residents of manufactured homes have an interest in knowing that their LPG or fuel oil system includes an accessible exterior shutoff and that fuel containers are stored safely away from doorways and enclosed spaces. If a tenant observes that a fuel container appears to be improperly located or that the exterior shutoff is missing, blocked, or non-functional, they may consider documenting the condition and contacting the West Virginia Department of Health, which oversees manufactured housing regulations in the state. Tenant-rights organizations or housing counselors can help residents understand what options may be available when a potential code concern is identified.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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