Utah can waive the first LPG certificate exam if the applicant has finished the CETP program that matches the work they will do, and can show proof. R710-6-5(4)(h).
The waiver does not name PEP. Confirm your training and papers with the Division of the State Fire Marshal before you count on it. Initial-examination waiver.
What the rule says
- Individual certificates cover categories such as dispenser, serviceman, and transportation and delivery. R710-6-5(4).
- The first exam is open book. Each part needs a score of at least 70 percent. R710-6-5(4).
- The waiver is for the exam only. It does not skip other licensing steps. R710-6-5(4)(h).
- A certificate lasts one year and renews every year. R710-6-5(5).
- Every five years the holder takes an open-book re-exam. It focuses on changes to NFPA 54, NFPA 58, the statute and the rules. R710-6-5(7).
- A certificate holder may only do the work they qualified for, and must be a licensee or work for a licensed company. R710-6-5(10).
What this means for you
Keep the CETP proof and the job it matches in the same file. Keep the Division's answer too. Set two reminders: one for the yearly renewal and one for the five-year re-exam. Finishing one does not cover the other.
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
Is "I did CETP" enough for the waiver? No. The rule requires documentation to the Division, and training that matches the work. R710-6-5(4)(h).
Does the five-year re-exam make the certificate last five years? No. The certificate still renews every year. R710-6-5(5) and (7).
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Sources reviewed October 2026. Check with the Utah Division of the State Fire Marshal before you rely on this.