Florida LP Exam – Questions With Expert
Solutions
Licensed dispenser operator in Florida responsibilities Correct
Ans - - Proper operation of the dispensing unit
- Maintenance of the dispensing unit (housekeeping)
- Response to all correspondence from the Department - concerning
your license or dispensing unit
- Reporting of accidents
- Reporting vacancy in qualifiers
- Training and supervision of your dispensing unit personnel - and
documentation of training
- Compliance with all regulations governing your dispensing -
operation
Failure to comply with Florida's laws governing LP Gas Correct
Ans - - Fines up to $3,000 per violation and/or license
suspension or revocation
Service and repair work to a dispensing unit Correct Ans - Can
only be performed by a properly licensed LP gas company or
individual
Chapter 527.065 Florida Statutes Correct Ans - Notification of
accidents; leak calls
1. Immediately upon discovery, all liquified petroleum gas licensees
shall notify the department of any liquefied petroleum gas or related
accident involving a liquified petroleum gas company or customer
account which:
a. Caused a death or personal injury requiring professional medical
treatment;
b. resulted in the uncontrolled ignition of liquified petroleum gas; or
c. caused estimated damage to property exceeding $3,000
,When must a dispensing unit have a license to operate in the State of
Florida? Correct Ans - A dispensing unit that requires a license
in this state is one where LP gas is dispensed to the consumer
What are the insurance requirements for dispensing units in
Florida? Correct Ans - Minimum of $1 million bodily injury and
property damage liability insurance is required
Florida Statute 527.02 Correct Ans - Currently, Florida law
requires each dispensing unit operator to pay a license fee of $400.
In addition to the application and fee, proof of insurance must be
provided and will be verified by the Department. A minimum of $1
million bodily injury and property damage liability insurance is
required
Florida Statute 527.0201 Correct Ans - Each dispensing unit
operator must employ one "qualifier". A qualifier is an individual
who has successfully completed an examination administered by the
Department. The qualifier registration received as a result of
passing the exam is not a license.
LP Qualifier registration expiration time Correct Ans - 3 years
after the date of issuance
How many locations can a qualifier serve? Correct Ans - One
Florida Statute 527.0605 Correct Ans - No dispenser may be
put into service without Department approval
When must accidents be reported? Correct Ans - Immediately
,What is a qualifier? Correct Ans - An individual who has
successfully completed an examination administered by the
Department.
Who oversees the sale of LP gas in Florida? Correct Ans - The
Florida Department of Agriculture and Division of Consumer
Services
License category for dispensing units Correct Ans - Category II
Liquified Petroleum Gas Dispenser
Who is allowed to dispense LP gas in Florida Correct Ans - A
licensed dispenser operator
Who is responsible for the safe operation of your dispensing unit?
Correct Ans - The licensed dispenser operator
Who is allowed, by law, to repair leaks and replace parts on your
dispensing unit? Correct Ans - A properly licensed LP gas
company or individual
What penalties may be levied by the Florida Department of
Agriculture & Consumer Services for violations of Florida's LP gas
laws? Correct Ans - Fines up to $3,000 per violation and/or
license suspension or revocation
What is propane? Correct Ans - Propane, LP gas, bottled gas,
and propylene are some of the names used to identify liquified
petroleum gas. LP gases are in the family of hydrocarbons, but not
all hydrocarbons are LP gases.
Propane properties in its natural state Correct Ans - Colorless,
odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic
, Odorant most commonly added to propane Correct Ans - Ethyl
Mercaptan
What does Ethyl Mercaptan do? Correct Ans - When added to
propane, it serves as a warning agent of a possible gas leak
How many times will liquid propane expand as it changes to a vapor
state? Correct Ans - 270 Times
Expansion ratio of liquid propane to vapor state Correct Ans -
270:1
Propane boils at what temperature? Correct Ans - 44 degrees
below zero (-44F)
First aid treatment for contact with liquid propane? Correct Ans -
Lukewarm water to the affected area
What is specific gravity? Correct Ans - Weight of a product
compared to the weight of water or air
What is the specific gravity of propane vapor? Correct Ans -
1.50
What is the specific gravity of air versus propane vapor? Correct
Ans - 1 to 1.50
Which weighs more, air or propane vapor? And by how much?
Correct Ans - Propane vapor. One and one half times more
What is the specific gravity of propane liquid? Correct Ans
- .504
What is the specific gravity of water? Correct Ans - 1
Solutions
Licensed dispenser operator in Florida responsibilities Correct
Ans - - Proper operation of the dispensing unit
- Maintenance of the dispensing unit (housekeeping)
- Response to all correspondence from the Department - concerning
your license or dispensing unit
- Reporting of accidents
- Reporting vacancy in qualifiers
- Training and supervision of your dispensing unit personnel - and
documentation of training
- Compliance with all regulations governing your dispensing -
operation
Failure to comply with Florida's laws governing LP Gas Correct
Ans - - Fines up to $3,000 per violation and/or license
suspension or revocation
Service and repair work to a dispensing unit Correct Ans - Can
only be performed by a properly licensed LP gas company or
individual
Chapter 527.065 Florida Statutes Correct Ans - Notification of
accidents; leak calls
1. Immediately upon discovery, all liquified petroleum gas licensees
shall notify the department of any liquefied petroleum gas or related
accident involving a liquified petroleum gas company or customer
account which:
a. Caused a death or personal injury requiring professional medical
treatment;
b. resulted in the uncontrolled ignition of liquified petroleum gas; or
c. caused estimated damage to property exceeding $3,000
,When must a dispensing unit have a license to operate in the State of
Florida? Correct Ans - A dispensing unit that requires a license
in this state is one where LP gas is dispensed to the consumer
What are the insurance requirements for dispensing units in
Florida? Correct Ans - Minimum of $1 million bodily injury and
property damage liability insurance is required
Florida Statute 527.02 Correct Ans - Currently, Florida law
requires each dispensing unit operator to pay a license fee of $400.
In addition to the application and fee, proof of insurance must be
provided and will be verified by the Department. A minimum of $1
million bodily injury and property damage liability insurance is
required
Florida Statute 527.0201 Correct Ans - Each dispensing unit
operator must employ one "qualifier". A qualifier is an individual
who has successfully completed an examination administered by the
Department. The qualifier registration received as a result of
passing the exam is not a license.
LP Qualifier registration expiration time Correct Ans - 3 years
after the date of issuance
How many locations can a qualifier serve? Correct Ans - One
Florida Statute 527.0605 Correct Ans - No dispenser may be
put into service without Department approval
When must accidents be reported? Correct Ans - Immediately
,What is a qualifier? Correct Ans - An individual who has
successfully completed an examination administered by the
Department.
Who oversees the sale of LP gas in Florida? Correct Ans - The
Florida Department of Agriculture and Division of Consumer
Services
License category for dispensing units Correct Ans - Category II
Liquified Petroleum Gas Dispenser
Who is allowed to dispense LP gas in Florida Correct Ans - A
licensed dispenser operator
Who is responsible for the safe operation of your dispensing unit?
Correct Ans - The licensed dispenser operator
Who is allowed, by law, to repair leaks and replace parts on your
dispensing unit? Correct Ans - A properly licensed LP gas
company or individual
What penalties may be levied by the Florida Department of
Agriculture & Consumer Services for violations of Florida's LP gas
laws? Correct Ans - Fines up to $3,000 per violation and/or
license suspension or revocation
What is propane? Correct Ans - Propane, LP gas, bottled gas,
and propylene are some of the names used to identify liquified
petroleum gas. LP gases are in the family of hydrocarbons, but not
all hydrocarbons are LP gases.
Propane properties in its natural state Correct Ans - Colorless,
odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic
, Odorant most commonly added to propane Correct Ans - Ethyl
Mercaptan
What does Ethyl Mercaptan do? Correct Ans - When added to
propane, it serves as a warning agent of a possible gas leak
How many times will liquid propane expand as it changes to a vapor
state? Correct Ans - 270 Times
Expansion ratio of liquid propane to vapor state Correct Ans -
270:1
Propane boils at what temperature? Correct Ans - 44 degrees
below zero (-44F)
First aid treatment for contact with liquid propane? Correct Ans -
Lukewarm water to the affected area
What is specific gravity? Correct Ans - Weight of a product
compared to the weight of water or air
What is the specific gravity of propane vapor? Correct Ans -
1.50
What is the specific gravity of air versus propane vapor? Correct
Ans - 1 to 1.50
Which weighs more, air or propane vapor? And by how much?
Correct Ans - Propane vapor. One and one half times more
What is the specific gravity of propane liquid? Correct Ans
- .504
What is the specific gravity of water? Correct Ans - 1
