LP GAS MASTER QUALIFER EXAMS SCRIPT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔How do you determine the set scale weight when filling a DOT cylinder? - ✔✔TW on
collar
Weight of nozzle
LP capacity
✔✔What is the largest amount of LP that can be transported in an enclosed vehicle? -
✔✔90 lbs
✔✔What is the largest size propane container that can be transported in an enclosed
vehicle? - ✔✔45lbs
✔✔In what position should a container be transported? - ✔✔Pressure relief in the
intended use position
✔✔How many feet around the dispensing unit must be kept free of debris and other
combustible materials? - ✔✔10 ft
✔✔What type of repairs are dispensing units operators allowed to make to their units? -
✔✔None
✔✔If you suspect a leak, what signs should you look for? - ✔✔Oily residue
Hissing
Smell
✔✔How would you check for a leak around a fitting? - ✔✔Approved leak detector
solution
✔✔Where must your fire extinguisher be located? - ✔✔Within 50ft
✔✔If you detect a leak, who would you call? - ✔✔Your propane provider
✔✔When must a reported leak be investigated by you gas supplier? - ✔✔Within 24 hrs
✔✔How often must the fire extinguisher be re-certified? - ✔✔Yearly
✔✔If a leak occurs, what is the first thing you should do? - ✔✔Remove the source of
ignition
✔✔What 3 things are needed for a fire to occur? - ✔✔Fuel
Oxygen
Heat (ignition)
, ✔✔If a propane fire occurs, what should you attempt to do first? - ✔✔Eliminate the LP
source
✔✔When fighting small propane fire, from which direction should you approach the fire?
- ✔✔With wind at your back
✔✔What are methods of control are acceptable for handling propane emergencies? -
✔✔Fire Extinguisher
Water
✔✔ Who Regulates the Sale of LP Gas? - ✔✔Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services
✔✔When must a dispensing unit have a license to opperate? - ✔✔When selling to the
public
✔✔What are the insurance requirements for dispensing units in Florida? - ✔✔1 Million
bodily injury/ property damage and a qualifer
✔✔What kind of accident must be reported? - ✔✔Death, Personal Injury, Medical
treatment, Damage to property exceeding 3k
✔✔What is a Qualifer? - ✔✔Individual who has pass LP test
✔✔Who is allowed to dispense LP? - ✔✔Properly trained qualifer
✔✔Who is responsible for the safe operation of the dispensing unit? - ✔✔Owner/
License holder
✔✔Who is allowed to repair leaks and replace parts on dispensing unit? - ✔✔A licensed
and qualified company
✔✔What penalties may be levied by the Florida Department of Agriculture for violations
of Florida LP Gas Laws? - ✔✔Fine, Suspend or revoke -- Class 3 Felony
✔✔Name three characteristics of Propane? - ✔✔In its Natural state: Colorless,
Tasteless and Odorless
✔✔What is the boiling point of Propane? - ✔✔-44
✔✔What does one gallon of LP weigh? - ✔✔4.2 lbs
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔How do you determine the set scale weight when filling a DOT cylinder? - ✔✔TW on
collar
Weight of nozzle
LP capacity
✔✔What is the largest amount of LP that can be transported in an enclosed vehicle? -
✔✔90 lbs
✔✔What is the largest size propane container that can be transported in an enclosed
vehicle? - ✔✔45lbs
✔✔In what position should a container be transported? - ✔✔Pressure relief in the
intended use position
✔✔How many feet around the dispensing unit must be kept free of debris and other
combustible materials? - ✔✔10 ft
✔✔What type of repairs are dispensing units operators allowed to make to their units? -
✔✔None
✔✔If you suspect a leak, what signs should you look for? - ✔✔Oily residue
Hissing
Smell
✔✔How would you check for a leak around a fitting? - ✔✔Approved leak detector
solution
✔✔Where must your fire extinguisher be located? - ✔✔Within 50ft
✔✔If you detect a leak, who would you call? - ✔✔Your propane provider
✔✔When must a reported leak be investigated by you gas supplier? - ✔✔Within 24 hrs
✔✔How often must the fire extinguisher be re-certified? - ✔✔Yearly
✔✔If a leak occurs, what is the first thing you should do? - ✔✔Remove the source of
ignition
✔✔What 3 things are needed for a fire to occur? - ✔✔Fuel
Oxygen
Heat (ignition)
, ✔✔If a propane fire occurs, what should you attempt to do first? - ✔✔Eliminate the LP
source
✔✔When fighting small propane fire, from which direction should you approach the fire?
- ✔✔With wind at your back
✔✔What are methods of control are acceptable for handling propane emergencies? -
✔✔Fire Extinguisher
Water
✔✔ Who Regulates the Sale of LP Gas? - ✔✔Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services
✔✔When must a dispensing unit have a license to opperate? - ✔✔When selling to the
public
✔✔What are the insurance requirements for dispensing units in Florida? - ✔✔1 Million
bodily injury/ property damage and a qualifer
✔✔What kind of accident must be reported? - ✔✔Death, Personal Injury, Medical
treatment, Damage to property exceeding 3k
✔✔What is a Qualifer? - ✔✔Individual who has pass LP test
✔✔Who is allowed to dispense LP? - ✔✔Properly trained qualifer
✔✔Who is responsible for the safe operation of the dispensing unit? - ✔✔Owner/
License holder
✔✔Who is allowed to repair leaks and replace parts on dispensing unit? - ✔✔A licensed
and qualified company
✔✔What penalties may be levied by the Florida Department of Agriculture for violations
of Florida LP Gas Laws? - ✔✔Fine, Suspend or revoke -- Class 3 Felony
✔✔Name three characteristics of Propane? - ✔✔In its Natural state: Colorless,
Tasteless and Odorless
✔✔What is the boiling point of Propane? - ✔✔-44
✔✔What does one gallon of LP weigh? - ✔✔4.2 lbs
