Georgia's LP-gas rule names CETP, or an equivalent program approved by the Georgia State Fire Marshal, for covered workers. Georgia rule 120-3-16-.04.
The rule does not name PEP. Get written word from the State Fire Marshal's Office before you count a PEP course as the equivalent. Training curriculum provision.
What the rule says
- Georgia sorts LP-gas workers into classes by job, such as basic transfer and handling, delivery, and service and installation. 120-3-16-.01 and .04.
- Before a business gets an LP-gas license, the owner or manager must show that responsible people and every employee who handles LP-gas have finished safety training. 120-3-16-.04.
- That training has to stay up to date for the license to stay valid. 120-3-16-.04.
- Georgia adopts NFPA 58 and NFPA 54, 2024 editions, with state changes. 120-3-16-.07.
What this means for you
When you hire someone from another state, ask for the actual certificate and course record. Put any equivalent-course approval in the employee's file next to the job they do.
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
Who approves an equivalent to Georgia's CETP training? The rule points to the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office. 120-3-16-.04.
Does the training have to stay current? Yes. Georgia ties the license to training that is kept up to date. 120-3-16-.04.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Sources reviewed October 2026. Check with the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office before you rely on this.