South Carolina LP-Gas Dealer/Installer Practice Exam
2026/2027 | 300 Questions, Correct Answers & Detailed
Explanations | SCLP
Questions 1–50: South Carolina Licensing, Permits & Examination
1. What is the primary purpose of the South Carolina LP-Gas Board?
A. To establish retail propane prices
B. To regulate the safe design, installation, operation, storage, handling,
and transportation of LP-Gas
C. To manufacture propane equipment
D. To inspect only residential appliances
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board establishes and enforces minimum standards
governing LP-Gas equipment and activities in South Carolina.
2. Who must pass the Board-approved examination before applying
for an LP-Gas Dealer or Installer permit?
A. Every customer
B. The applicant seeking the applicable permit
C. Every propane consumer
D. Only delivery drivers
Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants for LP-Gas Reseller, Dealer, or Installer permits
must pass the appropriate written examination before applying.
3. How many questions are currently listed for the South Carolina LP-
Gas Dealer/Installer examination?
,A. 50
B. 75
C. 100
D. 150
Answer: C
Explanation: SCLLR identifies the Dealer/Installer examination as a 100-
question multiple-choice examination. (SCLLR)
4. What is the current passing score for the Dealer/Installer
examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer: C
Explanation: A minimum score of 70% is required.
5. The Dealer/Installer examination is currently described as:
A. Closed book
B. Open book
C. Oral only
D. Practical only
Answer: B
Explanation: The examination is open book, but only approved
reference materials may be used. (SCLLR)
6. Which organization administers registration for the examination?
A. OSHA
B. NFPA
,C. PSI
D. EPA
Answer: C
Explanation: SCLLR directs candidates to PSI for examination
registration.
7. What is the examination fee listed by SCLLR per attempt?
A. $10
B. $15
C. $25
D. $50
Answer: C
Explanation: The current examination fee is $25 per attempt. (SCLLR)
8. If an applicant fails the initial examination, what is permitted?
A. Unlimited immediate retesting
B. One retest after the required waiting period
C. Automatic licensing
D. Retesting only after one year
Answer: B
Explanation: One retest is permitted after a minimum seven-day
waiting period.
9. After failing the permitted retest, how long must an applicant wait
before retesting?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 30 days
, Answer: D
Explanation: SCLLR states that an applicant who fails the retest must
wait at least 30 days before retesting. (SCLLR)
10. Which reference is specifically permitted for the Dealer/Installer
exam?
A. NFPA 70 only
B. NFPA 58
C. OSHA 1910 only
D. International Plumbing Code only
Answer: B
Explanation: NFPA 58 is one of the permitted Dealer/Installer
references.
11. Which edition of NFPA 58 is currently identified by SCLLR as
permitted?
A. 2001 only
B. 2010 only
C. 2017 or 2020
D. 2024 only
Answer: C
Explanation: The current examination page lists the 2017 or 2020
editions. (SCLLR)
12. Which NFPA standard is used for fuel gas installation
requirements?
A. NFPA 54
B. NFPA 10
C. NFPA 13
D. NFPA 72
2026/2027 | 300 Questions, Correct Answers & Detailed
Explanations | SCLP
Questions 1–50: South Carolina Licensing, Permits & Examination
1. What is the primary purpose of the South Carolina LP-Gas Board?
A. To establish retail propane prices
B. To regulate the safe design, installation, operation, storage, handling,
and transportation of LP-Gas
C. To manufacture propane equipment
D. To inspect only residential appliances
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board establishes and enforces minimum standards
governing LP-Gas equipment and activities in South Carolina.
2. Who must pass the Board-approved examination before applying
for an LP-Gas Dealer or Installer permit?
A. Every customer
B. The applicant seeking the applicable permit
C. Every propane consumer
D. Only delivery drivers
Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants for LP-Gas Reseller, Dealer, or Installer permits
must pass the appropriate written examination before applying.
3. How many questions are currently listed for the South Carolina LP-
Gas Dealer/Installer examination?
,A. 50
B. 75
C. 100
D. 150
Answer: C
Explanation: SCLLR identifies the Dealer/Installer examination as a 100-
question multiple-choice examination. (SCLLR)
4. What is the current passing score for the Dealer/Installer
examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer: C
Explanation: A minimum score of 70% is required.
5. The Dealer/Installer examination is currently described as:
A. Closed book
B. Open book
C. Oral only
D. Practical only
Answer: B
Explanation: The examination is open book, but only approved
reference materials may be used. (SCLLR)
6. Which organization administers registration for the examination?
A. OSHA
B. NFPA
,C. PSI
D. EPA
Answer: C
Explanation: SCLLR directs candidates to PSI for examination
registration.
7. What is the examination fee listed by SCLLR per attempt?
A. $10
B. $15
C. $25
D. $50
Answer: C
Explanation: The current examination fee is $25 per attempt. (SCLLR)
8. If an applicant fails the initial examination, what is permitted?
A. Unlimited immediate retesting
B. One retest after the required waiting period
C. Automatic licensing
D. Retesting only after one year
Answer: B
Explanation: One retest is permitted after a minimum seven-day
waiting period.
9. After failing the permitted retest, how long must an applicant wait
before retesting?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 30 days
, Answer: D
Explanation: SCLLR states that an applicant who fails the retest must
wait at least 30 days before retesting. (SCLLR)
10. Which reference is specifically permitted for the Dealer/Installer
exam?
A. NFPA 70 only
B. NFPA 58
C. OSHA 1910 only
D. International Plumbing Code only
Answer: B
Explanation: NFPA 58 is one of the permitted Dealer/Installer
references.
11. Which edition of NFPA 58 is currently identified by SCLLR as
permitted?
A. 2001 only
B. 2010 only
C. 2017 or 2020
D. 2024 only
Answer: C
Explanation: The current examination page lists the 2017 or 2020
editions. (SCLLR)
12. Which NFPA standard is used for fuel gas installation
requirements?
A. NFPA 54
B. NFPA 10
C. NFPA 13
D. NFPA 72
