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837-030-0100 Purpose and Scope (1) The purpose of these rules is to implement the standards, policies and procedures for liquefied petroleum gas for the protection and safety of the public and persons using or handling liquefied petroleum gas, pursuant to the authority vested in the State Fire Marshal by ORS 476.030 and 480.320. (2) The scope of these rules apply to the implementation of the statutes in ORS 480.410 through 480.460 relating to liquefied petroleum gas. (3) These rules establish application, examination, reporting inspection criteria, and other requirements for liquefied petroleum gas. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.410 - 480.460 History: FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0005 FM 6-1987, f. & ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & ef. 9-20-85 FM 1-1981, f. 7-20-81, ef. 8-1-81 FM 22, f. 11-15-65
837-030-0110 Effective Dates OAR 837-030-0100 through 837-030-0280 are effective upon date of filing for adoption. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.420 History: OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95
837-030-0130 Fire and Life Safety Standards (1) The following National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA) are hereby adopted by reference and are the Standards on which the examinations referenced in these rules will be primarily based: (a) NFPA 54 — National Fuel Gas Code; and (b) NFPA 58 — Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. (2) Whenever the following phrases or abbreviations appear in the above referenced standards, they mean the following: (a) Authority Having Jurisdiction means the State Fire Marshal; (b) National Electrical Code means the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code; and (3) The State Fire Marshal has adopted the OFC for inspection and enforcement of liquefied petroleum gas installations pursuant to ORS 476.030(1) and 480.420(1). (Refer to OAR 837, division 40.) (4) The State Fire Marshal recognizes the Oregon Building Codes Division inspection and enforcement authority on those portions of liquefied petroleum gas installations downstream of the first stage regulator. Depending on occupancy classification, these portions may be regulated under the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code as adopted by OAR 918-440-0010 or the Oregon Residential Specialty Code as adopted by OAR 918-480-0005. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476.030 & 480.420 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.420 History: OSFM 3-2025, amend filed 07/15/2025, effective 07/15/2025 OSFM 4-2024, amend filed 11/15/2024, effective 11/15/2024 OSFM 2-2023, amend filed 04/27/2023, effective 05/01/2023 OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 16-2005, f. & cert. ef. 11-9-05 OSFM 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-04 OSFM 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-02 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0010, 837-030-0015, 837-030-0020 & 837-030-0025 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 1-1987, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 1-1981, f. 7-20-81, cert. ef. 8-1-81 FM 66, f. 2-20-75, cert. ef. 3-11-75 FM 62, f. 6-14-73, cert. ef. 7-1-73 FM 59, f. 2-25-72, cert. ef. 3-15-72 FM 22, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-65
837-030-0140 Licenses Required (1) A company license is required for any company engaged in the business of installing, extending, altering or repairing any liquefied petroleum fuel gas system including but not limited to gas appliances or piping, vent or flue connection pertaining to or in connection with liquefied petroleum gas installations, and includes the installation of LP-Gas containers, container appurtenances and the operation of delivery equipment on motorized vehicles. (2) A fitter license is required for any individual performing the installation or replacement of LPG containers, container appurtenances and or performs work on LPG fuel gas systems including but not limited to liquefied petroleum gas fitting, venting, installation or repair or remodel to any piping or venting, installs or repairs, connects, or disconnects any liquefied petroleum gas appliance. (3) A Truck Equipment Operator license is required for any individual who operates liquefied petroleum gas delivery equipment installed on a motorized vehicle. (4) Any individual required to have a fitter or truck equipment operator license is also required to have an installation license unless the individual is an employee of an employer who has a company license. (5) Company licenses are not transferable. When a company transfers ownership, the new company must complete the licensing process the same as any other new company. (6) Fitter and truck equipment operator licensees may transfer from licensed company to licensed company without relicensing if the license has not expired. (7) Company representatives may transfer their company representative status from licensed company to licensed company without re-testing if their existing license has not expired. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.432 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0030 FM 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-1988 FM 5-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-31-88 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 52-1971, f. 4-29-71, cert. ef. 5-25-71
837-030-0150 Company License (Company Representative) (1) Each company business or dealership location must obtain a separate company license. (2) A separate company license is not needed for dispatch centers. (3) Each location must have a company representative unique to that location. (4) To qualify the company for a company license, an individual company representative at each location and unique to that location must pass an examination, as detailed in OAR 837-030-0190, and administered by the State Fire Marshal, with a score of 80 percent or more of the questions answered correctly. (5) If the company representative transfers or resigns employment with the company, the company must notify the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within two weeks of the transfer or resignation. (6) The new company representative must meet examination requirements within 60 calendar days of the last date of employment of the preceding company representative. (7) Exceptions to this requirement for a company license are as follows: (a) This rule does not apply to liquefied petroleum gas installations made in a manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle when those installations are made during the construction of the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle. (b) This rule does not apply to warranty work for liquefied petroleum gas installations in a manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle so long as the work performed falls in the scope of the original manufacturer's warranty issued at the time the home or recreational vehicle was manufactured. (c) This rule does not apply to a person who holds a valid journeyman plumber's certificate that was issued under ORS 693.060 or who is in an approved journeyman plumber apprenticeship established under ORS 660. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.432 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0030 FM 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-1988 FM 5-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-31-88 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 52-1971, f. 4-29-71, cert. ef. 5-25-71
837-030-0160 Fitter License (1) Any individual performing liquefied petroleum gas fitting, venting, installation or repair must obtain a fitter license. (2) To qualify for a fitter license, an individual must pass a written examination, as detailed in OAR 837-030-0190, and administered by the State Fire Marshal, with a score of 80 percent or more of the questions answered correctly. (3) An individual may work under probationary status only as detailed in OAR 837-030-0180. (4) A fitter may transfer their license to another company. (5) The State Fire Marshal must be notified in writing within two weeks of employment by the new company that the fitter’s license is to be transferred. (6) Exceptions to this requirement for a fitter license are as follows: (a) This rule does not apply to individuals who perform liquefied petroleum gas installations made in a manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle when those installations are made during the construction of the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle. (b) This rule does not apply to individuals who perform warranty work for liquefied petroleum gas installations in a manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle so long as the work performed falls in the scope of the original manufacturer's warranty issued at the time the home or recreational vehicle was manufactured. (c) This rule does not apply to an individual who holds a valid journeyman plumber's certificate issued under ORS 693.060 or who is in an approved journeyman plumber apprenticeship established under ORS 660, when installing piping. If a journeyman plumber intends to install an LP gas container or make any connection to an LP gas container, the journeyman plumber must first obtain a fitter license through the State Fire Marshal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.432 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0030 FM 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-1988 FM 5-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-31-88 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 52-1971, f. 4-29-71, cert. ef. 5-25-71
837-030-0170 Truck Equipment Operator License (1) Any individual operating liquefied petroleum gas delivery equipment installed on a motorized vehicle must obtain a truck equipment operator license. (2) To qualify for a truck equipment operator license, an individual must pass a written examination, as detailed in OAR 837-030-0190, and administered by the State Fire Marshal, with a score of 80 percent or more of the questions answered correctly. (3) An individual may work under probationary status only as detailed in OAR 837-030-0180. (4) A truck equipment operator may transfer their license to another company. (5) The State Fire Marshal must be notified in writing within two weeks of employment by the new company that the truck equipment operator’s license is to be transferred. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.432 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0030 FM 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-1988 FM 5-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-31-88 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 52-1971, f. 4-29-71, cert. ef. 5-25-71
837-030-0180 Probationary Status (On-the-Job Training) (1) Individuals who desire to obtain a fitter or truck equipment operator license may work up to 60 days of on-the-job training. (2) The 60 days of training consist of actual work days. (For the purposes of tracking an individual’s probationary status, work days are considered to be Monday through Friday unless the company submits documentation to the State Fire Marshal of another work schedule.) (3) On-the-job training for fitters must be under the supervision of a licensed fitter. (4) On-the-job training for truck equipment operators must be under the supervision of a licensed truck equipment operator. (5) Individuals receiving on-the-job training must pass the written examination required under OAR 837-030-0190 and obtain the required license after not more than 60 days probationary period of on-the-job training. (6) Any individual who exceeds the 60 days probationary status time, and has not yet obtained their fitter or truck equipment operator license, must immediately cease working as a fitter or truck equipment operator until such time as they have obtained the required license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.435 History: OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0030 FM 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-1988 FM 5-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-31-88 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 52-1971, f. 4-29-71, cert. ef. 5-25-71
837-030-0200 License Application, Approval, Issuance (1) All license applications must be on a form provided by the State Fire Marshal. (2) License applications may not be submitted until the applicant has passed the appropriate qualifying examination. (3) The completed application form must contain the following: (a) Applicant's name; (b) Type of license applied for; (c) Name and address of the company; (d) Signature of the company representative; and (e) Company number assigned by the State Fire Marshal. (4) Applications must be accompanied by the appropriate license fee. (5) Upon approval of the application, a license will be issued to the company. (6) Company licenses are valid for a period of one year from date of issue. Fitter and truck equipment operator licenses are valid for a period of two years from date of issue. If the examinee has not applied for and been issued a license within two years from the date of completion of the examination in which the passing score was received, the examination score will be invalid and the applicant must re-take and pass the examination. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.434 History: OSFM 4-2024, amend filed 11/15/2024, effective 11/15/2024 OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 16-2005, f. & cert. ef. 11-9-05 OSFM 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-02 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0030 FM 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-1988 FM 5-1988(Temp), f. & cert. 3-31-88 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 52, f. 4-29-71, ef. 5-25-71
837-030-0210 License Revocation, Suspension or Denial (1) The State Fire Marshal may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew a license required under ORS 480.410 to 480.460. Any such revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue must be in conformance with ORS 183.310 to 183.550. Valid cause exists for the revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue a license when any of the following occur: (a) The licensee or applicant deliberately falsifies an application for an examination or license; (b) Has committed a violation of ORS 162.305; (c) Has failed to comply with any provision of ORS 480.410 to 480.460; (d) Has failed to comply with any provision of OAR 837-030-0100 through 837-030-0280; (e) Has failed to maintain the status required under ORS 480.434; or (f) Has violated any other provision of the liquefied petroleum gas statutes, administrative rules, or applicable fire and life safety standards. (2) The period of denial, revocation or suspension may not exceed three (3) years if the circumstances of the licensee's or applicant's failure to comply with applicable laws and rules pertaining to liquefied petroleum gas presented a significant hazard or other public danger. (3) Licenses are the property of the State Fire Marshal and must be surrendered upon request of the State Fire Marshal or a State Fire Marshal assistant. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.435 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95, Renumbered from 837-030-0030 FM 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-1988 FM 5-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-31-88 FM 6-1987, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-87 FM 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-85 FM 52, f. 4-29-71, cert. ef. 5-25-71
837-030-0220 License Renewal (1) All licenses must be renewed on or before a date specified by the State Fire Marshal. This date will be 30 days after service of written notice by the State Fire Marshal and will be specified on the renewal application. (2) License renewals must be made on a form provided by the State Fire Marshal and must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. (3) Company license renewals are valid for a period of one year. Fitter or truck equipment operator licenses renewals are valid for a period of two years. (4) Licenses not renewed by the specified date are subject to a late fee. The fees for the liquefied petroleum gas program are located in Oregon Revised Statute as follows: ORS 480.436 License fees; term of licenses; delinquency penalty. (5) Licenses not renewed by their expiration date are invalid and the licensee must cease working until such time as licensing is brought current. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.436 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-04 Reverted to OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 5-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-4-03 thru 12-31-03 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95
837-030-0235 Plan Review of Certain Storage Tanks (1) Liquefied petroleum gas installations wherein a single container is more than 2,000 gallons in water capacity, or the aggregate capacity of the installation is greater than 4,000 gallons, require a plan review from the State Fire Marshal. (2) Applications for plan reviews must be submitted to the State Fire Marshal within 10 working days from the proposed installation date. (3) Applications for plan reviews must be submitted on a State Fire Marshal form and be accompanied by a $100 fee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476.033 & 480.410 - 480.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 476.033 & 480.410 - 480.460 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 16-2005, f. & cert. ef. 11-9-05
837-030-0240 Reporting Tank Installations (1) The State Fire Marshal must be notified by the last day of each month by the installing company of all new liquefied petroleum gas tank installations made during the preceding month. New installations include tank replacements. (2) United States Post Office postmark date will be used to determine the reporting date. If the last day of a month falls on a day when a postmark cannot be obtained, notification must be postmarked on the preceding business day when a postmark can be obtained. (3) Notification must be made on a form (Notice of Installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tank) provided by the State Fire Marshal and include the following information: (a) Customer name and contact phone number for whom the tank was installed; (b) Address where tank was installed; (c) County of installation; (d) Date tank was installed; (e) Water capacity of tank; (f) Tank serial number; (g) Signature of fitter who installed tank and their fitter license number; (h) Name of company installing tank and their company license number; (i) A site map providing detailed directions to the tank location. (4) Tank installation notices must be accompanied by a summary sheet that details the number and size of tanks installed during the preceding month. (5) The company representative must sign the summary sheet verifying the information is correct. (6) Installation notices for tanks installed underground must be accompanied by a tank underground worksheet. (7) LP-Gas containers, including customer owned containers, that have not been reported as specified in ORS 480.450 shall not be filled or refilled. (8) The appropriate tank installation fees must accompany the tank installation notices and summary sheet. The fee for the liquefied petroleum gas program is located in Oregon Revised Statute as follows: ORS 480.450 Notice of new installations; inspection fees; inspections after original inspection; notice of changes; correction of improper installations required. [ED. NOTE: Forms referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.450 History: OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-04 Reverted to OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 5-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-4-03 thru 12-31-03 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95
837-030-0250 Inspection of Tank Installations (1) State Fire Marshal Deputies or State Fire Marshal assistants will inspect a reasonable number of reported tank installations. (2) Inspection records will be maintained at the State Fire Marshal. (3) Tank installation companies will be notified in writing by an inspection notice when a tank installation is not in compliance with State Fire Marshal requirements. (4) The State Fire Marshal will notify the company of: (a) Necessary corrections to bring the installation into compliance; (b) The number of days (not to exceed 60 days) the company must bring the installation into compliance. (5) The installing company must notify the State Fire Marshal that the corrections have been made to bring the installation into compliance, as follows: (a) The date the corrections were made must be in writing; including a signature of those making corrections, and (b) Must be returned to the State Fire Marshal. (6) Corrections not made or not reported within the number of days allowed to bring the installation into compliance, are subject to fees for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Program located in Oregon Revised Statute as follows: ORS 480.450 Notice of new installations; inspection fees; inspections after original inspection; notice of changes; correction of improper installations required. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.450 History: OSFM 3-2025, amend filed 07/15/2025, effective 07/15/2025 OSFM 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-12 OSFM 8-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 OSFM 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-04 Reverted to OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 5-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-4-03 thru 12-31-03 OSFM 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00 OSFM 1-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-18-00 thru 4-15-00 OSFM 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99 thru 1-18-00 FM 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-95