1. (1) An individual seeking to obtain an LPG certification shall submit an application to the division, which shall be signed by the applicant.

2. (2) An individual who performs any act described in Section 53-7-308, shall pass an initial examination in each of the following categories they are seeking certification:

   1. (a) Carburetion;
   2. (b) Dispenser;
   3. (c) HVAC or Plumber;
   4. (d) Recreational Vehicle Service;
   5. (e) Service Technician; and
   6. (f) Transportation and Delivery.

3. (3) The initial examination shall include an open book written test or online test of the applicant's knowledge of the work to be performed by the applicant.

   1. (a) The applicant is allowed to use Title 53, Chapter 7, Part 3, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act, this rule, IFGC, NFPA 54, NFPA 1192, and NFPA 58.
   2. (b) Any other materials to include cellular telephones or related cellular equipment are prohibited in the examination room.
   3. (c) Leaving the office or testing location before the completion of the examination shall void the examination and will require the examination to be retaken by the applicant.

   4. (d) To successfully complete the written or online examinations, the applicant must obtain a minimum grade of 70% in each portion or category of the examination.

      1. (i) Each portion or category of the examination will be graded separately.
      2. (ii) If an applicant takes a paper examination for multiple categories during a single session for more than one category, failure of the examination in a single category will not cause the applicant to fail the other categories of the examination.

   5. (e) An applicant may have the requirement for initial examination waived if the applicant submits documentation of the following:

      1. (i) successful completion of the Propane Education Research Council (PERC) Education Program, a similar successor program promulgated by PERC, a program demonstrated to be equivalent to the PEP program, or successor program promulgated by PERC;
      2. (ii) successful completion of the requirements in Code of Federal Regulations, CFR 49, Parts 172.700, 172.704, 177.800 and 177.816, that correspond to the work to be performed by the applicant;
      3. (iii) successful completion of the Rocky Mountain Gas Association Natural Gas Technician Certification Exam, or a successor testing program; or
      4. (iv) proof of licensure as a journeyman plumber as required in Rule R156-55c, Plumber Licensing Act Rule.
4. (5) LPG certificates shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.
5. (6) Application for renewal shall be made on forms provided by the division.

6. (7) A holder of a valid LPG Certificate shall take a re-examination test every five years from the date of original certificate issuance.

   1. (a) The re-examination test shall consist of an open book examination;
   2. (b) the open book re-examination shall consist of questions that focus on changes in the last five years to NFPA 1192, NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Title 53, Chapter 7, Part 3, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act, and this rule;
   3. (c) the re-examination test may also consist of questions that focus on practices of concern as noted by the board or division;
   4. (d) the certificate holder shall complete the re-examination in sufficient time to renew; and
   5. (e) the certificate holder shall submit to the division the correct renewal fees to complete that certificate renewal.

7. (8) An applicant may have the requirement for re- examination waived if the applicant submits documentation of the following:

   1. (a) successful completion of the requirements in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 49, Parts 172.700, 172.704, 177.800 and 177.816, that corresponds to the work to be performed by the applicant; or
   2. (b) written verification of the completion of 40 hours of continuing training over the previous five-year period related to the work to be performed by the applicant.
8. (9) The division may deny to renew an LPG certificate in the same manner and for any reason that is authorized pursuant to Subsection R710-6-6(2).
9. (10) The holder of an LPG certificate shall submit such certificate for inspection, upon request of the enforcing authority.

KEY: liquefied petroleum gas

Date of Last Change: August 25, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 28, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-7-305