Florida requires training for all LP-gas employees, whether or not they are qualifiers. FDACS says refresher training must occur every three years, with records kept on file. Qualifiers and master qualifiers have separate state exams and renewal rules. Keep those duties apart when you plan classes and check each person's records.
Keep two deadlines in view
The FDACS training page says qualifier certificates expire three years after issue. Renewal requires sixteen approved continuing-education hours. The page also lists three-year renewal and sixteen credits for master qualifiers. A class record does not replace the state exam or renewal.
Employer-provided continuing education has its own records rule. Under Rule 5J-20.060, those records must stay at the employee's work location for three years. FDACS can ask to inspect them.
Start with your staff list
Mark who needs employee refresher training and who also holds a qualifier credential. Check both dates. This is a suggested office check, not a state form.
Before you book a class, check that FDACS accepts it for the credential being renewed. Ask what work the class covers. Do not assume a CETP or PEP transcript proves that every state step is complete.
Where do CETP and PEP fit?
PERC is moving CETP content into PEP learning paths. Check the path for the work your crew does. For more context, see CETP and PEP and how often CETP training is required.
Put the office policy in writing
Once you know the training needed, put your office process in writing. State who checks due dates and where staff keep the records. See the Policies & Procedures manual. A manual does not replace training, practical skills or required credentials.
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Sources
- FDACS LP Gas Training; all-employee training, qualifier renewal and Rule 5J-20.060 documentation — rechecked 2026-10-18.
- PERC Education Program — rechecked 2026-10-18. Program information; not a state legal source.
General information. Confirm current requirements with the responsible agency for your location and job duties.
Propane training and safety rules in Florida
Florida licenses LP-gas businesses through state-certified qualifiers. Training is required for all employees, qualifier or not. The FDACS training page does not name PEP or CETP as a replacement for the state qualifier exam. FDACS LP Gas Training.
What FDACS says
- Qualifier certificates expire three years after they are issued. To renew, a qualifier sends proof of 16 hours of approved continuing education. Qualifier renewal.
- A Category I Dealer, RV Dealer or Category V Installer must name one master qualifier. That person is a full-time employee at the licensed location and must pass a master qualifier exam. Master qualifiers.
- Since July 1, 2024, a new Category I or Category V qualifier needs one year of verifiable LP-gas experience, or a manufacturer's professional certification. Qualifier requirements.
- All employees must be trained, and refresher training comes every three years. Training requirements.
- Keep the training records for three years at the employee's work location. FDACS can ask to see them. Continuing-education records.
What this means for you
Before you add a crew or a location, check who your qualifier is and whether the master qualifier is a full-time employee at that site. Ask FDACS whether a course counts toward continuing education before you pay for it.
Need training for your crew?
We don't run classes. Use the trainers on our Recommended Propane Safety Experts page and contact them directly.
Keep the paper trail
An inspector or insurer will ask to see your records. Our Policies & Procedures manual puts your training policy and written procedures in one place. The Propane Safety App/Tank Spotter keeps each employee's training dates and flags renewals. The Duty to Warn program covers your customer safety notices.
Next step: See the Policies & Procedures manual.
Quick questions
Where do Florida training records go? At the employee's work location, kept for three years. Employer documentation guidance.
Do only qualifiers need training? No. FDACS says training is required for all employees. Training requirements.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Sources reviewed October 2026. Check with FDACS before you rely on this.