Pennsylvania requires a state-approved program for an attendant who transfers LPG. A facility can use PERC programs instead of writing its own program, but must tell the Department in writing. Delivery and bulk-plant work need extra subjects. Keep each attendant's training records for as long as that person works at the facility.
Match training to the transfer work
Section 13.40 sets the basic subjects. It adds subjects for attendants who deliver propane and those who work at bulk plants. Check the course against the tasks you assign.
Section 13.41(d) gives the PERC option. It still requires written notice to the Department. Ask about the exact learning path and format you plan to use.
Section 13.41(e) says the record must show the training date, attendant's name, course name and trainer or supervisor. Keep it while the attendant is employed by the facility.
Make the file easy to use
As an office step, keep the written notice with the program details. Keep each person's records where staff can find them. Check for any delivery or plant subjects the person still needs. This filing method is a suggestion; the notice and record duties above come from the rule.
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
- 34 Pa. Code §13.40, authorized-attendant training — rechecked 2026-10-18.
- 34 Pa. Code §13.41(d)–(e), PERC option, written notice and records — 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 Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, your facility can use Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) training programs for your authorized attendants. You do not have to build and submit your own program. You must tell the Department of Labor & Industry in writing that you are doing it. 34 Pa. Code §13.41(d).
The rule names PERC programs, not PEP or CETP by name. It covers authorized-attendant training. PERC-program option.
What the rule says
- Anyone who transfers propane must be an "authorized attendant," trained and named by the facility operator. §13.40 and §13.41.
- Attendants who deliver propane have added training requirements. Plant operators do too. §13.40.
- You keep each attendant's training record as long as that person works for you. The record shows the training date, the attendant, the course, and the trainer or supervisor. §13.41(e).
- Chapter 13 adopts NFPA 58 (2008 edition) and NFPA 54 (2009 edition), with Pennsylvania changes. Section 13.1 definitions.
What this means for you
Save the name of the PERC program you chose next to a copy of your written notice to the Department. Then check that each attendant's own job, delivery or plant, is covered. Do not assume the basic course covers every transfer task.
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Keep the paper trail
Pennsylvania wants a training record for every attendant. 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 using a PERC program skip the written notice? No. You still notify the Department in writing. §13.41(d).
How long do I keep an attendant's training record? As long as that attendant works for the facility. §13.41(e).
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Sources reviewed October 2026. Check with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry before you rely on this.