SC LP GAS RESELLER EXAM: PRACTICE TEST
A member of the LP Gas Board - Answers :Other than a Deputy State Fire Marshal of
the Division of State Fire Marshal, who may be permitted to enter during reasonable
business hours to inspect your gas industry to assure the safety of the public?
An individual certified as competent by the Division of State Fire Marshal - Answers
:South Carolina's laws regarding the retail sale of propane to the public require that the
seller have a license from the LP Gas Board and...?
Not to exceed 6 months from the date of installation - Answers :According to the
National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet (NFPA) #58, what is the limit on a
temporary installation?
1.0 lbs. per 10,000 gallons of LP-Gas - Answers :The ratio of Ethyl Mercaptan per
10,000 gallons of LP Gas by test shall be how many lbs. per gallon?
U.S. Department of Transportation - Answers :DOT containers shall be designed,
fabricated, tested, and marked (or stamped) in accordance with which organization?
120,000 water gallons - Answers :Containers for general use shall not have individual
water capacities greater than how many gallons?
30,000 water gallons - Answers :Service station containers shall not have individual
capacities greater than how many gallons?
Bathroom - Answers :NFPA pamphlet #54 states that unvented space heaters are not to
be installed in which area?
NFPA #58 as adopted by the LP Gas Board - Answers :When LP-Gas and other
compressed gases are to be stored in the same area, the containers shall be marked
according to which regulatory agency?
Cast Iron - Answers :What material may NOT be used under service conditions for
container appurtenances for LP Gas?
250 PSIG - Answers :Container appurtenances shall have a rated working pressure of
at least what PSIG?
12 years from manufacture date and every 10 years thereafter - Answers :All industrial
trucks, including fork lift containers in use shall have the pressure relief valve replaced
at what interval?
, 60 drill size opening - Answers :Excess flow valves shall be designed to close
automatically at the rated flow of vapor or liquid specified by the manufacturer. Valves
shall be designed with a bypass, not to exceed what size drill opening?
To indicate the maximum filling level - Answers :What is the purpose of a fixed liquid
level gauge on containers to be filled by volume?
Container opening or to a valve or fitting which is attached directly to container -
Answers :Pressure gauges shall be installed in what part of a LP Gas System used in a
bulk plant?
350 PSIG - Answers :Fittings used at pressures higher than container pressure on the
discharge of the liquid transfer pump shall be suitable for a working pressure of at least
how much PSIG?
250 PSIG - Answers :Fittings used with liquid LP Gas or with vapor LP Gas at operating
pressures over 125 PSIG shall have a working pressures of what PSIG?
125 PSIG - Answers :Fittings for use with vapor LP Gas at pressures not exceeding 125
PSIG shall be suitable for a working pressure of what PSIG?
1,750 PSIG - Answers :Hose used for LP Gas liquid transfer shall have a bursting
pressure of what PSIG?
"LP-GAS" or "LPG" and the working pressure in PSIG at not greater than 10 ft. intervals
- Answers :Hose used to convey propane liquid and/or vapor at pressures greater than
5 PSIG shall be designed for a minimum bursting pressure in what fashion?
To relieve excess pressure that could build up - Answers :What is the purpose of the
hydrostatic relief valve installed in the piping system of an LP Gas storage facility?
10,000 lbs. - Answers :The maximum quantity of LP Gas that may be stored inside a
specifically constructed building or room not exceed what amount?
Automatically shuts off flow of gas to the main burner - Answers :What purpose does
the safety pilot on a LP Gas appliance serve?
A candle - Answers :You have just installed a propane piping system and appliances
and are conducting a pressure test of the complete system. What technique presents an
unacceptable risk in checking the system for leaks?
1 - 20 lbs. dry chemical BC rating - Answers :Each individual plant with LP Gas storage
container(s) shall have a fire extinguisher of what type?
200 gallons - Answers :LP Gas fuel containers used on passenger carrying vehicles
shall not exceed what capacity?
A member of the LP Gas Board - Answers :Other than a Deputy State Fire Marshal of
the Division of State Fire Marshal, who may be permitted to enter during reasonable
business hours to inspect your gas industry to assure the safety of the public?
An individual certified as competent by the Division of State Fire Marshal - Answers
:South Carolina's laws regarding the retail sale of propane to the public require that the
seller have a license from the LP Gas Board and...?
Not to exceed 6 months from the date of installation - Answers :According to the
National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet (NFPA) #58, what is the limit on a
temporary installation?
1.0 lbs. per 10,000 gallons of LP-Gas - Answers :The ratio of Ethyl Mercaptan per
10,000 gallons of LP Gas by test shall be how many lbs. per gallon?
U.S. Department of Transportation - Answers :DOT containers shall be designed,
fabricated, tested, and marked (or stamped) in accordance with which organization?
120,000 water gallons - Answers :Containers for general use shall not have individual
water capacities greater than how many gallons?
30,000 water gallons - Answers :Service station containers shall not have individual
capacities greater than how many gallons?
Bathroom - Answers :NFPA pamphlet #54 states that unvented space heaters are not to
be installed in which area?
NFPA #58 as adopted by the LP Gas Board - Answers :When LP-Gas and other
compressed gases are to be stored in the same area, the containers shall be marked
according to which regulatory agency?
Cast Iron - Answers :What material may NOT be used under service conditions for
container appurtenances for LP Gas?
250 PSIG - Answers :Container appurtenances shall have a rated working pressure of
at least what PSIG?
12 years from manufacture date and every 10 years thereafter - Answers :All industrial
trucks, including fork lift containers in use shall have the pressure relief valve replaced
at what interval?
, 60 drill size opening - Answers :Excess flow valves shall be designed to close
automatically at the rated flow of vapor or liquid specified by the manufacturer. Valves
shall be designed with a bypass, not to exceed what size drill opening?
To indicate the maximum filling level - Answers :What is the purpose of a fixed liquid
level gauge on containers to be filled by volume?
Container opening or to a valve or fitting which is attached directly to container -
Answers :Pressure gauges shall be installed in what part of a LP Gas System used in a
bulk plant?
350 PSIG - Answers :Fittings used at pressures higher than container pressure on the
discharge of the liquid transfer pump shall be suitable for a working pressure of at least
how much PSIG?
250 PSIG - Answers :Fittings used with liquid LP Gas or with vapor LP Gas at operating
pressures over 125 PSIG shall have a working pressures of what PSIG?
125 PSIG - Answers :Fittings for use with vapor LP Gas at pressures not exceeding 125
PSIG shall be suitable for a working pressure of what PSIG?
1,750 PSIG - Answers :Hose used for LP Gas liquid transfer shall have a bursting
pressure of what PSIG?
"LP-GAS" or "LPG" and the working pressure in PSIG at not greater than 10 ft. intervals
- Answers :Hose used to convey propane liquid and/or vapor at pressures greater than
5 PSIG shall be designed for a minimum bursting pressure in what fashion?
To relieve excess pressure that could build up - Answers :What is the purpose of the
hydrostatic relief valve installed in the piping system of an LP Gas storage facility?
10,000 lbs. - Answers :The maximum quantity of LP Gas that may be stored inside a
specifically constructed building or room not exceed what amount?
Automatically shuts off flow of gas to the main burner - Answers :What purpose does
the safety pilot on a LP Gas appliance serve?
A candle - Answers :You have just installed a propane piping system and appliances
and are conducting a pressure test of the complete system. What technique presents an
unacceptable risk in checking the system for leaks?
1 - 20 lbs. dry chemical BC rating - Answers :Each individual plant with LP Gas storage
container(s) shall have a fire extinguisher of what type?
200 gallons - Answers :LP Gas fuel containers used on passenger carrying vehicles
shall not exceed what capacity?
