Georgia's Safety Fire Division licenses LP-gas dealers, requires certified workers trained under CETP or an approved equivalent, and inspects facilities under Chapter 120-3-16. Those facts do not settle federal transportation duties. Propane Safety Pro (PSP), a manual-writing service, turns your operating information into manuals that keep facility, people and transport questions separate.
| Written item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Company policies and procedures | Who follows and maintains company procedures? |
| Facility operating and maintenance procedures | Do the cited rules apply to this facility and work? |
| DOT security plan | Do the federal material, quantity and transport conditions apply? |
Which Georgia rules and sources should we consult?
Chapter 120-3-16, promulgated jointly by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner and the State Fire Marshal, governs the distribution, sale, transportation, storage, handling and use of LP-gas. The State Fire Marshal of Georgia is the authority having jurisdiction, and no city or county may adopt or enforce a rule in conflict with the chapter. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.01 and .02, read November 9, 2026.
Except as the chapter provides, no person may manufacture, distribute, sell or store for sale or transportation LP-gas without a license issued by the Safety Fire Division. Only Georgia dealers, dispenser operations or owners with a valid license issued by the Safety Fire Division may put LP-gas into a container at any location in the state for storage or dispensing; check the full subsection for its scope. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.03, read November 9, 2026.
The adopted-codes rule adopts the NFPA codes and standards it lists, including NFPA 58, except to the extent the chapter modifies them. The Commissioner's posted copy shows both 2020 and 2024 beside NFPA 58 and prints no effective date, so confirm the edition in force with the Safety Fire Division before a manual names one. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.07, read November 9, 2026.
When does a DOT security plan apply under 49 CFR 172.800?
Transportation requires a separate federal applicability check. The security-plan rule considers the material, quantity and transport activity; large bulk quantities of Division 2.1 material are one listed category. The definitions and exceptions matter, so a Safety Fire Division license and vehicle capacity alone cannot settle the question. Source: 49 CFR §172.800, read November 9, 2026.
A covered plan addresses risk assessment, personnel security, unauthorized access and en route security, with at least annual review and updates when circumstances change. Source: 49 CFR §172.802, read November 9, 2026. Use the national DOT Hazmat Security Plan page for that distinct book.
Which company procedures keep the records separate?
A Georgia manual should name each worker's certification class, wallet card and continuing-education hours, and who in the office tracks them. As a practical filing choice, keep certification records apart from facility and plan records, then connect each to the procedures that use it. This is advice for making the file useful, not an extra Division retention rule.
Our Policies & Procedures manual puts the company's way of working into writing. It does not replace a Safety Fire Division license or worker certification.
How do PEP and CETP relate to training in Georgia?
The Georgia training guide covers the certification path. Each covered industry worker is certified by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office for the job function performed; the curriculum is CETP or an equivalent the office approves, and each worker needs at least six hours of continuing education every three years. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.04, read November 9, 2026.
CETP means Certified Employee Training Program; PEP means PERC Education Program. PERC's move to job-based paths is a program description, not a ruling on Georgia qualifications. Source: PERC FAQ, read November 8, 2026. Meet Safety Pro lists trainers; the separate DOT training page concerns federal training records.
Which facility operating and maintenance procedures apply?
Use the facility's equipment and applicable adopted rules as the basis for its procedures. Our Operations & Maintenance manual is the facility book, distinct from the company policy manual. Authorized representatives of the Safety Fire Division may inspect all facilities under the chapter and red tag an unsafe system or part of one; only the Division removes the tag. For the event of a consumer complaint, fire or explosion, the same rule names all records regarding delivery receipts, inspections, installations, leak tests, maintenance, service calls, pressure tests and tank lease agreements; read the rule for what it requires of them. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.09, read November 9, 2026. This guide does not decide every facility's O&M obligations.
How does a written manual relate to truck and field records?
A Safety Fire Division red tag answers a different question from who documented a delivery check. The Propane Safety App supports plant, tank and cathodic-protection records, plus training notifications. Capture tools include photos, location, dates and signatures. The office still checks findings and assigns repair follow-up. Full Tank Spotter adds service scheduling and work orders; those service functions belong to the broader product. Used with written procedures, the records help you show inspectors documented, dated work. The national Safety App page explains the wider workflow.
How can we request the written books for our operation?
A company rulebook, an applicable DOT security plan and the facility O&M book cover different parts of the operation. Bill or Kay can provide one written quote for the books that fit your work. Ask Bill or Kay for a written quote.
What else should a Georgia propane company ask?
How fast must a Georgia LP-gas fire or accident be reported? The rule sets a first deadline of as soon as possible, but no later than eight hours after the incident occurs, and a written report to the Safety Fire Division within 72 hours of the incident. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.06, read November 9, 2026.
What does a Georgia LP-gas wallet card show? Valid certification in one of five classes, from basic transfer and handling (Class I) through delivery and service/installation (Class V). The worker keeps the card on hand while conducting business. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.04(4), read November 9, 2026.
Can a Georgia LP-gas license replace the federal security-plan check? No. Apply the federal material, quantity and transport conditions separately. Source: §172.800, read November 9, 2026.
Can a Georgia city add its own propane rules? Not rules in conflict with the state LP-gas article or Chapter 120-3-16. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-16-.01(3), read November 9, 2026.
Who wrote this guide, and which sources support it?
Official links and read dates appear beside the relevant claims. Read dates are not effective dates; confirm current requirements with the authority for the location and duties.
Written by: Bill Stomp — 25-year propane operator, combat veteran, who has since helped 200+ propane companies.
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General information, not legal advice. A manual supports procedures; purchase alone does not establish training, implementation or compliance.