Illinois requires staff who install, service, operate or maintain LP-gas systems to be trained for that work. Training must follow the NFPA standard that applies under Part 200. The rule also requires proof of training to be available to the Office of the State Fire Marshal on request. It does not name CETP or PEP.
Match the record to the work
Section 200.100 ties training to the work performed. It does not list approved course titles or say that one transcript covers every task.
Part 200 also lists the code editions it adopts. Check the edition for the work involved. The newest edition is not automatically the one used in the rule.
Pull one file and check it
Can you show what the person learned and which jobs it covers? As an office step, keep the course name, date and proof of completion together. Ask the trainer which practical skills were checked.
Those file details are suggestions, not a state-prescribed form. If a person's job changes, compare the new tasks with the training on file. Ask the State Fire Marshal's office what evidence applies to your work. Do not infer a refresher period or blanket PEP approval from this section.
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
- 41 Ill. Adm. Code Part 200, especially §§200.7 and 200.100 — 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 Illinois
Illinois says your people who install, service, operate and maintain LP-gas systems must be properly trained for that work, under the NFPA standard that applies. The rule does not name PEP or CETP. 41 Ill. Adm. Code 200.100.
What the rule says
- Training must match the work the person does. Section 200.100.
- You must be able to show the training paperwork when the Office of the State Fire Marshal asks for it. Section 200.100 training records.
The rule does not give a list of required courses. So the paperwork you keep is what proves the training happened.
What this means for you
Make one folder per employee. Put in the course record, the date and the jobs the person is cleared to do. Ask your trainer which tasks were tested, so you can match each certificate to the work done at your location.
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Keep the paper trail
In Illinois, the paper trail is the rule. 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, so you can pull the file when asked. The Duty to Warn program covers your customer safety notices.
Next step: See the Policies & Procedures manual.
Quick questions
Must training records be available to the Fire Marshal? Yes, on request. Section 200.100.
Does Illinois name PEP or CETP in this rule? No. The rule says "properly trained" under the applicable NFPA standard. Section 200.100.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Sources reviewed October 2026. Check with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal before you rely on this.