Washington’s workplace LP-gas rule calls for training in the work a person performs. Build the crew’s training file around those duties.
What the rule says
- WAC 296-24-47505(16) requires proper training for personnel doing installation, removal, operation and maintenance work.
- The instruction requirement applies to the function being performed. A worker’s course record should be checked against the actual assignment.
- Subsection (16) does not name CETP or PEP or give a fixed refresher period. Do not infer course approval or a renewal date from that silence.
State sources: Washington Legislature: WAC 296-24-47505(16), Instructions.
What this means for you
Make a short task list for each role, then compare it with the worker’s training. Ask Washington Labor & Industries about the rules that apply to your workplace and task. Save the agency guidance with the course record and your office’s next-review date.
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
Use our Policies & Procedures manual to put your written procedures in one place. Keep course records, skills checks and any required licenses alongside the procedures your crew uses. A manual does not replace training or an agency approval.
Next step: See the Policies & Procedures manual.
Quick questions
Which work functions are named in subsection (16)? Installation, removal, operation and maintenance. Personnel must be properly trained in the function they perform.
Does subsection (16) prescribe a three-year refresher? No fixed interval appears in this subsection. Check the other rules and requirements that apply to your tasks before setting a schedule.
Does buying a manual replace training or a required license? No. A manual supports your written procedures. You still need the training, skills and approvals required for the work.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Sources reviewed October 2026. Check with the Washington Labor & Industries and the local fire official before you rely on this.