To be a licensed propane technician in Maine, a person passes a Board-approved exam. The person also shows they finished a national propane gas association's certified employee training program, or a Board-approved community college or technical school course. 32 M.R.S. §18135(2).
The statute does not name PEP as a replacement for those two paths. Professional qualifications.
What the law says
- The Maine Fuel Board licenses anyone who installs or services propane equipment, and the facilities that dispense it. 18135.
- A technician license covers one or more areas: appliance connection and service, delivery (including liquid transfer), large equipment, plant operation, and tank setting and outdoor piping. 18135(1).
- The training path does not skip the exam. Section 18135(2) still requires one. Technician qualifications.
- A "helper" can work under the direct supervision of an authorized technician. 18135.
What this means for you
Sort your people by the work they do: delivery, plant, tank setting or appliance service. Each one may need a different authority. Ask the Board to confirm a course before you count on 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
Does the training path replace the technician exam? No. A Board-approved exam is still required. 18135(2).
Is tank setting the same authority as delivery? No. Maine lists them as separate areas. 18135(1).
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Sources reviewed October 2026. Check with the Maine Fuel Board before you rely on this.