Florida LP Exam Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Licensed dispenser operator in Florida responsibilities - Answer: - 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 - Answer: - Fines up to $3,000 per violation
and/or license suspension or revocation
Service and repair work to a dispensing unit - Answer: Can only be performed by a properly licensed LP
gas company or individual
Chapter 527.065 Florida Statutes - Answer: 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? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Minimum of $1 million
bodily injury and property damage liability insurance is required
Florida Statute 527.02 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 3 years after the date of issuance
How many locations can a qualifier serve? - Answer: One
Florida Statute 527.0605 - Answer: No dispenser may be put into service without Department approval
When must accidents be reported? - Answer: Immediately
What is a qualifier? - Answer: An individual who has successfully completed an examination
administered by the Department.
Who oversees the sale of LP gas in Florida? - Answer: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Division
of Consumer Services
License category for dispensing units - Answer: Category II Liquified Petroleum Gas Dispenser
Who is allowed to dispense LP gas in Florida - Answer: A licensed dispenser operator
Who is responsible for the safe operation of your dispensing unit? - Answer: The licensed dispenser
operator
, Who is allowed, by law, to repair leaks and replace parts on your dispensing unit? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Fines up to $3,000 per violation and/or license suspension
or revocation
What is propane? - Answer: 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 - Answer: Colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic
Odorant most commonly added to propane - Answer: Ethyl Mercaptan
What does Ethyl Mercaptan do? - Answer: 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? - Answer: 270 Times
Expansion ratio of liquid propane to vapor state - Answer: 270:1
Propane boils at what temperature? - Answer: 44 degrees below zero (-44F)
First aid treatment for contact with liquid propane? - Answer: Lukewarm water to the affected area
What is specific gravity? - Answer: Weight of a product compared to the weight of water or air
What is the specific gravity of propane vapor? - Answer: 1.50
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Licensed dispenser operator in Florida responsibilities - Answer: - 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 - Answer: - Fines up to $3,000 per violation
and/or license suspension or revocation
Service and repair work to a dispensing unit - Answer: Can only be performed by a properly licensed LP
gas company or individual
Chapter 527.065 Florida Statutes - Answer: 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? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Minimum of $1 million
bodily injury and property damage liability insurance is required
Florida Statute 527.02 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 3 years after the date of issuance
How many locations can a qualifier serve? - Answer: One
Florida Statute 527.0605 - Answer: No dispenser may be put into service without Department approval
When must accidents be reported? - Answer: Immediately
What is a qualifier? - Answer: An individual who has successfully completed an examination
administered by the Department.
Who oversees the sale of LP gas in Florida? - Answer: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Division
of Consumer Services
License category for dispensing units - Answer: Category II Liquified Petroleum Gas Dispenser
Who is allowed to dispense LP gas in Florida - Answer: A licensed dispenser operator
Who is responsible for the safe operation of your dispensing unit? - Answer: The licensed dispenser
operator
, Who is allowed, by law, to repair leaks and replace parts on your dispensing unit? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Fines up to $3,000 per violation and/or license suspension
or revocation
What is propane? - Answer: 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 - Answer: Colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic
Odorant most commonly added to propane - Answer: Ethyl Mercaptan
What does Ethyl Mercaptan do? - Answer: 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? - Answer: 270 Times
Expansion ratio of liquid propane to vapor state - Answer: 270:1
Propane boils at what temperature? - Answer: 44 degrees below zero (-44F)
First aid treatment for contact with liquid propane? - Answer: Lukewarm water to the affected area
What is specific gravity? - Answer: Weight of a product compared to the weight of water or air
What is the specific gravity of propane vapor? - Answer: 1.50
