Propane Certification Propane Certification Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Under NFPA 58, what is the minimum separation distance between a propane container of 500 gallons (water capacity) and a building?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

NFPA 58 requires a minimum 10-foot separation between a 500-gallon (WC) propane container and a building or line of adjoining property.

Question 2

Which organization issues the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) used widely across the US propane industry?

Accepted Answer

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

Answer

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) sponsors and manages the CETP curriculum used to certify propane industry employees.

Question 3

When must a propane container be taken out of service for a leak inspection before being refilled?

Accepted Answer

Any time a leak is suspected or detected

Answer

A container must immediately be taken out of service and inspected whenever a leak is suspected or detected, regardless of when the last inspection occurred.

Question 4

State propane regulations are typically administered by which type of state agency?

Accepted Answer

State fire marshal or public utilities commission

Answer

In most US states, propane regulations fall under the jurisdiction of the state fire marshal's office or the public utilities commission.

Question 5

Which document must a propane delivery driver carry when transporting hazardous materials including propane?

Accepted Answer

Shipping papers (bill of lading)

Answer

DOT regulations require drivers transporting hazardous materials to carry proper shipping papers, typically a bill of lading describing the material.

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