Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Division 90 - Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection
Chapter 10 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Section 2 CSR 90-10.012 - Registration-Training

Universal Citation: 2 MO Code of State Regs 90-10.012

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This amendment creates a training requirement exemption for individuals whose only propane-related job duty is to fill vehicles with autogas.

(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 (LP gas), or in the business of handling or transporting LP gas over the highways of this state, or in the business of installing and servicing equipment and appliances for use with LP gas 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) Registration application approval will be granted upon meeting the requirements as referenced in form MPGC-1201, March 1, 2011, published by the Missouri Propane Gas Commission, 4110 Country Club Dr., Ste. 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109-0302 and incorporated by reference. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the referenced material.

(3) All persons applying for registration to engage in the business of handling or storing LP gases or in the business of installing, repairing, converting, or servicing piping, equipment, or appliances for use with LP gases 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.

(4) Every individual applying for registration to engage in the business of handling or storing LP gases or in the business of installing, repairing, converting, or servicing piping, equipment, or appliances for use with LP gases 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.

(5) Every individual handling LP gases or servicing appliances or equipment within any business involved in handling or storing LP gases or involved in the installation, repairing, converting, or servicing of piping, equipment, or appliances for use with LP gases must attend and complete an initial training program as defined in 2 CSR 90-10.012(6), including the passing of a written examination.

(A) Every individual subject to the requirements of this section shall attend 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 training program approved by the director. The employer, or individual if self-employed, is responsible for ensuring compliance with this section.

(B) Individuals whose only propane-related job duty is to fill vehicles with autogas using low-emission transfer as defined in NFPA 58 are exempt from the training requirement of this section, provided they are initially trained by the manufacturer or installer of the autogas system.

(6) Each training program's curriculum must be based on the Propane and Education and Research Council (PERC) Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) or equivalent, structured to meet the trainee's needs, and contain information on applicable statutes and regulations governing liquefied petroleum gases. All training programs must be instructor-led by a commission-approved instructor, include hands-on training or a skills assessment, and include an exam which requires a passing score of at least seventy percent (70%) and graded by a third party. Programs must initially be approved by the commission or its designee and resubmitted for review and approval at least once every two (2) years or at such time change has been made. Any training program that, through audit, does not meet the approved training criteria may be rejected for use by the commission or its designee.

(7) 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 MPSC-1219, MPSC-0910, and MPSC-1136, all published in 2016, and furnished for this purpose by the director, which may be obtained from the publisher, Missouri Propane Safety 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 LP gas inspection authority of their state residency in determining eligibility for registration.

(8) A registration application shall be filed and approved and a certificate of registration received 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-

(A) Class I-General LP gas operator. 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;

(B) Class II-Installer and servicer 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;

(C) Class III-Installer and servicer 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 and liquid portion of the LP gas system and those systems addressed in NFPA 58;

(D) Class IV-Installer and servicer 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;

(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;

(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;

(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;

(H) Class VIII-Cylinder seller and servicer. An operation or business engaged in the filling, distribution, and service of LP gas cylinders;

(I) Class IX-Carburetion system installer and servicer. An operation or business engaged in the installation and services of LP gas carburetion systems; and

(J) Class X-Liquid meter repairer and servicer. The installation, repair, and service of LP gas meters utilized for liquid LP gas deliveries, i.e., bobtail delivery truck meters.

(9) Each registrant shall be issued a certificate of registration which shall bear a permanent identifying number. This certificate shall be on file in the office at the address for which issuance was made.

*Original authority: 323.020, RSMo 1947, amended 1994, 1998, 2005, 2007.

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