PURPOSE: This rule sets forth registration, training and examination requirements for persons applying for or holding registrations to ensure the safety of life and property.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

1. (1) As a prerequisite to registration in this state and receiving a numbered certificate of registration to engage in the business of selling at retail liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or in the business of handling or transporting LPG over the highways of this state, or in the business of installing and servicing equipment and appliances for use with LPG in this state, application shall be made to the director on forms, prescribed for this purpose with such reasonable information as shall be deemed necessary, which may be obtained from the Missouri Propane Gas Commission at (573) 893-1073 and are incorporated by reference.
2. (2) All persons applying for registration to engage in the business of handling, storing or transporting LPGs or in the business of installing, repairing or servicing piping, equipment or appliances for use with LPGs shall be properly trained and experienced in the work, familiar with all safety precautions required and comply with all requirements of Chapter 323, RSMo and the rules pursuant to it.
3. (3) Every individual applying for registration to engage in the business of handling, storing, or transporting LPGs or in the business of installing, repairing, or servicing piping, equipment, or appliances for use with LPGs must score at least seventy-five percent (75%) on a written examination administered or authorized by the Missouri Propane Gas Commission before approval of registration will be granted.
4. (4) Every individual, except clerical personnel and others not actually handling LPGs or servicing appliances or equipment, within any business involved in handling, storing or transporting LPGs or involved in the installation, repairing or servicing of piping, equipment or appliances for use with LPGs must attend and complete an initial training program, including the passing of a written examination with a score of at least seventyfive percent (75%). Every individual subject to the requirements of this section shall attend refresher training at least once every three (3) years. New employees shall be trained by their employer until such time that training is available through a state-approved training program. Each training program’s curriculum must be based on the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) or equivalent, structured to meet the trainees needs, and approved by the director. All training programs submitted to the director must contain information on applicable statutes and regulations governing liquefied petroleum gases; must be resubmitted to the director for review and approval on an annual basis or at such time change has been made; and any training program that, through audit, does not meet the approved training program criteria, may be rejected for use by the director.
5. (5) Residents of states other than Missouri who desire to engage in or continue to do business in this state shall submit an application for registration on forms MPGC-1219, MPGC-0910, and MPGC-1136, all published in 2008, and furnished for this purpose by the director, which may be obtained from the publisher, Missouri Propane Gas Commission at (573) 893-1073, 4110 Country Club Dr., Ste. 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109-0302, which are incorporated by reference. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the referenced material. Qualifications and approval for this registration permit will be determined on the basis outlined in Chapter 323, RSMo. The information submitted shall be related to the requirements of this state and any additional provisions required by the LPG inspection authority of their state residency in determining eligibility for registration.

6. (6) Registration shall be filed at the time of or before commencing operations by the classes described in this section. The registrant shall notify the inspection authority within ten (10) days after discontinuance of his/her individual operations, providing the name of his/her successor organization, if any. The classes are—

   1. (A) Class I—General LP gas operation. The storage, sale, transportation and distribution of LP gas at retail-wholesale and the installation, service and repair of appliances, equipment and piping for use with LP gas. This does not include LP gas carburetion or liquid meter service or repair;
   2. (B) Class II—Installer and service of low pressure systems. The installation, service and repair of appliances, equipment and piping for use with LP gas. This class applies to only the low pressure portion of the LP gas system downstream of the first stage regulator and those systems addressed in NFPA 54;
   3. (C) Class III—Installer and service of high pressure systems. The installation, service and repair of piping and equipment for use with LP gas. This class applies to only the high pressure portion of the LP gas system upstream of the first stage regulator and those systems addressed in NFPA 58;
   4. (D) Class IV—Installer and service of high and low pressure. The installation, service and repair of appliances, equipment and piping for use with LP gas, the installation of LP gas cylinders and tanks and the delivery of LP gas cylinders. This class applies to both high and low pressure portions of LP gas systems as addressed in NFPA 54 and NFPA 58;
   5. (E) Class V—LP service station operator (metered sales). The retail operation of an LP gas service station consisting of LP gas storage containers, piping, pumps, and other pertinent equipment utilized to fill portable LP gas containers by weight;
   6. (F) Class VI—LP gas dispenser operator (non-metered sales). The retail operation of an LP gas dispensing station consisting of an LP gas storage container(s), piping, pumps and other pertinent equipment utilized to fill portable LP gas containers by weight;
   7. (G) Class VII—Cylinder exchange dealer. The operation of an LP gas cylinder exchange business whereby Department of Transportation (DOT) cylinders are stored in a secured cage or area and exchanged with customers (full cylinder for empty cylinder). This does not include the filling of any cylinder or tank on premises;
   8. (H) Class VIII—Cylinder sales and service. An operation or business engaged in the filling, distribution and service of LP gas cylinders;
   9. (I) Class IX—Carburetion. An operation or business engaged in the installation and services of LP gas carburetion systems;
   10. (J) Class X—Liquid meter repair and service. The installation, repair and service of LP gas meters utilized for liquid LP gas deliveries, i.e., bobtail delivery truck meters; and
   11. (K) Class XI—Transporters. An operation engaged in the business of transporting LP gas.

7. (7) Each registrant shall be issued a certificate of registration which shall bear a permanent identifying number. This certificate shall be displayed in a conspicuous location in the office at the address for which issuance was made.

   1. (A) This same number shall be used as an identifying number to be conspicuously displayed on each and every motor vehicle used by the registrant for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas over the highways of this state.
   2. (B) The number shall be preceded by the letters LPG MO.
   3. (C) The letters and numbers shall be in a color contrasting with the background color, at least two inches (2") in height, painted with a minimum stroke width of one-fourth inch (1/4").
   4. (D) The letters and numbers shall be located in clear view on the rear of each truck and bulk tank or on each side of a truck not equipped with a tank body.
   5. (E) Trucks and truck tanks shall be numbered consecutively or by some other method of identification which has been approved by the inspection authority. This method of identification shall be used and placed on the tank or truck following the identifying number.
8. (8) Each transporter making delivery to a bulk plant or any similar type delivery of LPG over the highways of this state, shall have the LPG MO identifying number printed or written on each ticket delivered to each consignee in this state receiving a product which is transported by the registered transporter.

AUTHORITY: section 323.020, RSMo Supp. 2008.* Original rule filed July 13, 1977, effective Nov. 11, 1977. Amended: Filed May 2, 1985, effective Sept. 27, 1985. Amended: Filed March 3, 1989, effective June 29, 1989. Amended: Filed Nov. 13, 1997, effective June 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Dec. 3, 2001, effective June 30, 2002. Emergency amendment filed Oct. 15, 2008, effective Oct. 25, 2008, expired April 22, 2009. Amended: Filed Oct. 15, 2008, effective March 30, 2009.

*Original authority: 323.020, RSMo 1947, amended 1994, 1998, 2005, 2007. 2 CSR 90-10