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The Department of Oregon State Fire Marshal regulates the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry in the state of Oregon through the Regulatory Services Division (RSD).  The LPG unit in this division employs Compliance Specialists and support office staff members to help accomplish this.  

The Compliance Specialists regularly perform inspections on LPG tank installations throughout the state of Oregon.  These inspections are done at random each month in select counties.  Completed inspections ensure that LPG tank installations are being done safely and in accordance with the Oregon Fire Code. 

The Regulatory Services Division also has support staff that process licensing, exam applications and documentation for companies and installations.  

 Please see below for more specific information relating to these tasks. 

Contact our office with additional questions not addressed here at 503-378-3473 or email us at OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov




​Do you engage in or work in the business of installing, extending, altering or repairing any LP gas appliance or piping, vent or flue connection pertaining to or in connection with LP gas installations within the state, either as employer or individual?

If so then you need LP gas installation license from the State Fire Marshal in accordance with ORS 480.410 to 480.460.

A person may not do any LP gas fitting or gas venting work, install, repair or remodel any piping or venting or do any installation, repair service, connection or disconnection of any LP gas appliance that is subject to inspection under ORS 480.410 to 480.460 unless the person has received an LP gas fitter license from the State Fire Marshal in accordance with ORS 480.410 to 480.460.

 
Do you operate any LP gas delivery equipment installed on a motorized vehicle?

If so then you must receive an LP gas truck equipment license from the State Fire Marshal in accordance with ORS 480.410 to 480.460. 


On-the-job training requires the supervision of a licensed fitter or truck equipment operator. The 60 training days are work days. 

You must receive on-the-job training, pass the written license exam, and obtain the license by the end of the 60 days or stop doing liquefied petroleum gas work.​

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.​


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If you have questions, please email OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov​  or call 503-378-3473.


Step 1  
Print and complete the LPG exam application. Mail the completed application and one $55 fee to:  
     Oregon State Fire Marshal  
     Regulatory Services Division – LPG Program  
     PO Box 4395 Unit 09  
     Portland OR, 97208-4395  

*If you fail your first attempt and need to retake the exam, a second application and a fee of $55 are required.

Step 2 
The application is received by OSFM (via PO Box) and processed by our staff, the applicant will receive an email from OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov  granting access to WorkDay and the account set up.

  • Follow the link in the email to set up your account. 
  • Once the account has been set up and you can log in and out, please respond to the email from OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov letting us know the account has been created. 
  • We recommend writing down your user name, password and answers to your security questions.
  • The Workday system does not notify us, IF YOU DO NOT EMAIL OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov, YOU WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED THE EXAM.

Step 3
After we receive the email from you, we will assign your exam and notify you of the deadline date. You have 30 days to complete the exam before the system removes it from your account.

  • Please also keep in mind the 60-day probationary period. The 30 days to complete your exam must fit inside this probationary period. Once outside the probationary period you must cease all work that requires an LPG license. 

Step 4 
You have completed the exams, please save a copy of the completion certificate. A passing grade is 80% or higher. 

  • Respond to OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov. The Workday system does not notify us. 
  • OSFM will then email you a copy of the current license application. 

*If you do not pass, you will need to reapply with a new application and fee. Please advise OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov

Step 5
Complete the LPG fitter/truck equipment operator license application and mail it with the appropriate fees listed on the application. 

When our agency receives the application and fees, you will receive the new licenses by email.  

An additional copy of your license can be requested at any time from OSFM.LP@OSFM.Oregon.Gov​



Sample Questions

Study materials may be used during the exam. Acceptable study materials include:
  • ​​Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 480.410 through 480.460
  • Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 837-030-0100 through 837-030-0280
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fuel Gas Code 54, 2021 Edition. 
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) LP Gas Code 58, 2020 Edition. ​
The OSFM does not provide copies of NFPA 54, 58, or 1192. They may be purchased from any of the vendors below or any source the applicant chooses:

Updated 12/02/2024
Key to License Type
  • MF = Master Fitter
  • T = Truck Equip Operator
  • FH = HVAC Fitter
  • C = Company Rep
  • FI = Internal Combustion Engine Fitter​

To obtain any of the below-offered licenses, please see the “Scheduling an Exam" tab for the next steps.

If you have questions please call 971-375-3558

Company License
A one-year license is $130 and requires completing a Company Representative exam. Each business site must:
  • Obtain a company license before conducting business at the site.
  • Have a company representative unique to that site.
  • The company representative must pass an exam before the company license issue (requires OAR, ORS, and NFPA 58)
Master Fitter License
A two-year license is $60.

Individuals who perform the following must obtain this license:
  • Liquefied petroleum gas work
  • Installing liquefied petroleum gas tanks
  • Repairing equipment using liquefied petroleum gas
  • Connecting or disconnecting liquefied petroleum gas to tanks and other appliances
  • Completing repairs on liquefied petroleum gas equipment or appliances
  • Repairing or remodeling piping or venting, or any installation or repair service
  • Connecting or disconnecting any liquefied petroleum gas appliance
You must be working for a licensed company. (Requires OAR, ORS, NFPA 54, and NFPA 58)

Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Fitter License
A two-year license is $60 and requires the completion of an exam.

If performing liquefied petroleum gas work on HVAC equipment, including hearth products, you must obtain an HVAC fitter license. You must be working for a licensed company. (Requires OAR, ORS, NFPA 54, and NFPA 58)

Internal Combustion Engine Fitter License
A two-year license is $60 and requires completion of an exam. You must be working for a licensed company. (Requires OAR, ORS, and NFPA 58)

Truck Equipment Operator License
A two-year license is $60 and requires completion of an exam and a truck equipment operator license. You must be working for a licensed company. (Requires OAR, ORS, NFPA 54, and NFPA 58)​

When the license exam is completed, the applicant must complete the license application and mail it to the Oregon State Fire Marshal with the appropriate fee.

Please email OSFM.LP@OSFM.OREGON.GOV​ for a copy of the license application.

To renew a license, use the renewal notice sent to your company. If the renewal notice cannot be located, a duplicate copy may be obtained by calling 971-372-0458 or emailing OSFM.LP@OSFM.OREGON.GOV.​

A $50 notice fee shall accompany each tank reported. If the total water capacity of multiple tanks reported at one site does not exceed 200 gallons, only one fee of $50 must be submitted is required, but each tank must still be reported on a separate form. 

Propane companies must notify the Oregon State Fire Marshal of all liquefied petroleum gas tank installations. The notification must be submitted no later than the last day of the month following the month of installation. 

Example: All tanks set in February must be reported no later than March 31. The notification must be postmarked with a U.S. postmark no later than the last day of the month, or a late fee is assessed. Each tank installed must be submitted on a separate LPG Tank Installation Notice Form.

If the liquefied petroleum gas tank was installed underground, an Underground LPG Tank Installation Worksheet must be submitted with the LPG Tank Installation Notice Form which provides detailed information on the installation of the underground tank.

A Notice of Installation of LPG Tank Summary Sheet must accompany the tank installation notices submitted for the month. Each tank installed shall be reported on an Office of State Fire Marshal LPG Tank Installation Notice Form.

Tank installations are inspected to ensure tanks are properly installed to protect homeowners and businesses from hazards to life and property and to ensure the requirements of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code), NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), and the Oregon Fire Code (OFC), are met. 

If a deficiency is identified during the inspection, a Notice and Order of Correction is issued to the company that installed the tank, providing an opportunity for correcting the deficiency. 

Once the company notifies the inspector the deficiency is corrected, the tank may be re-inspected to ensure compliance. Questions regarding the installation of a tank may be directed to the company who installed the tank or to the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office at 503-302-8029

​Please click the following link to make a public records request:  Public Records Request

Sites with bulk storage of propane are required to be inspected annually. Any changes to the bulk site, including but not limited to the installation of one or more additional tanks, removal of one or more tanks, and closure of the site shall be reported to the Office of State Fire Marshal in writing within two weeks of the change.

Any change or addition of any size tank to the bulk site shall require the submission of plans to the Technical Services Unit of the Oregon State Fire Marshal.

Contact the Codes and Technical Services Unit at 503-934-8204 or osfm.ofc@osfm.oregon.gov.

Application to Install Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers

Inspection fees are $45 per delivery unit inspected.

Delivery unit tanks may be inspected annually and shall be made readily available for inspection after notification by the Oregon State Fire Marshal.​

 Call or email our office with additional questions not addressed here 

503-378-3473 or OSFM.LP@OSFM.OREGON.GOV