Chapter 527 NFPA Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
What is NFPA-58 and What Edition? - Answer: LP Gas Code for Storage and Handling; 2017
What is NFPA-54 and What Edition? - Answer: National Fuel Gas Code for Pieces, Parts and Installation;
2015
What are the requirements for a subcontractor? - Answer: Must be licensed in a category that covers
the work being performed
What methods are used for pipe sizing? - Answer: 1. Longest Length Method
2. Branch Length Method
3. Hybrid Pressure Method
How much does a gallon of Liquid Propane weigh? - Answer: 4.20 Pounds
What are the lower and upper limits of flammability? - Answer: 2.15/9.6
Specific gravity of Liquid propane - Answer: .504
Specific gravity of Vapor propane - Answer: 1.50
When did the Bureau of LP Gas Inspection move to the Department of Agriculture and consumer
services? - Answer: 1993
What is the accident hotline phone number and hours? - Answer: 1-866-296-5082; 24 hours
, What is your title once you pass a competency exam and are employed by a Cat 1,2, or 5 business? -
Answer: Qualifier
Liquefied Petroleum Gas is composed of.... - Answer: Propane, Propylene, Butanes, and Butylene
Category 1 License - Answer: LP Gas Dealer (can sell, deliver, exchange, and install appliances and piping,
requalify cylinders)
Category 2 License - Answer: LP Gas Dispenser (dispensing, selling and storing)
Category 5 License - Answer: LP Gas Installer (installation and sales of equipment and tanks)
What does "license period" mean? - Answer: The period of 1 to 3 years from issue of license
What size cylinders are exempt from license requirements? - Answer: Sale of cylinders with 10 pound
water capacity or 4.2 pounds gas capacity or less
Do multiple locations need separate licenses? - Answer: Yes
What is the consequence of unlicensed work? - Answer: 3rd degree felony
Category 1 and 2 License annual fee - Answer: $400
Category 3 and 4 License annual fee - Answer: $65
Category 5 and 6 License annual fee - Answer: $200
Which categories require a full time qualifier? - Answer: Categories 1, 2 and 5
What is a passing grade for Cat 1, 2 and 5 license? - Answer: 70%
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
What is NFPA-58 and What Edition? - Answer: LP Gas Code for Storage and Handling; 2017
What is NFPA-54 and What Edition? - Answer: National Fuel Gas Code for Pieces, Parts and Installation;
2015
What are the requirements for a subcontractor? - Answer: Must be licensed in a category that covers
the work being performed
What methods are used for pipe sizing? - Answer: 1. Longest Length Method
2. Branch Length Method
3. Hybrid Pressure Method
How much does a gallon of Liquid Propane weigh? - Answer: 4.20 Pounds
What are the lower and upper limits of flammability? - Answer: 2.15/9.6
Specific gravity of Liquid propane - Answer: .504
Specific gravity of Vapor propane - Answer: 1.50
When did the Bureau of LP Gas Inspection move to the Department of Agriculture and consumer
services? - Answer: 1993
What is the accident hotline phone number and hours? - Answer: 1-866-296-5082; 24 hours
, What is your title once you pass a competency exam and are employed by a Cat 1,2, or 5 business? -
Answer: Qualifier
Liquefied Petroleum Gas is composed of.... - Answer: Propane, Propylene, Butanes, and Butylene
Category 1 License - Answer: LP Gas Dealer (can sell, deliver, exchange, and install appliances and piping,
requalify cylinders)
Category 2 License - Answer: LP Gas Dispenser (dispensing, selling and storing)
Category 5 License - Answer: LP Gas Installer (installation and sales of equipment and tanks)
What does "license period" mean? - Answer: The period of 1 to 3 years from issue of license
What size cylinders are exempt from license requirements? - Answer: Sale of cylinders with 10 pound
water capacity or 4.2 pounds gas capacity or less
Do multiple locations need separate licenses? - Answer: Yes
What is the consequence of unlicensed work? - Answer: 3rd degree felony
Category 1 and 2 License annual fee - Answer: $400
Category 3 and 4 License annual fee - Answer: $65
Category 5 and 6 License annual fee - Answer: $200
Which categories require a full time qualifier? - Answer: Categories 1, 2 and 5
What is a passing grade for Cat 1, 2 and 5 license? - Answer: 70%
