Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Inspection
Lisa Bassett, Bureau Chief
The Florida Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Inspection (LP Gas) is charged with the safety regulation of liquefied petroleum gas in Florida wherever this product is stored, distributed, transported and utilized. The bureau's public responsibility for LP gas safety begins when the product enters the state borders and continues until the product is safely consumed by the public. The bureau is charged with licensing, inspection, enforcement, accident investigation and training in carrying out the statutory mandates of Chapter 527, Florida Statutes.
Our Mission
To ensure the safe sale, use, storage, handling and transportation of propane in the State of Florida.
Bureau Profile
The Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Inspection is currently staffed with 23 personnel, including 11 LP Gas Field Inspectors. Staff is assigned to various regions of the state, and all activities are coordinated through the Tallahassee headquarters office. Tallahassee staff is divided into four work areas - administration, training & examinations, inspections, and licensing. These four areas are assigned to carry out the inspection, investigation and examination mandates of Chapter 527, Florida Statutes, and enforcement of adopted rules, regulations and codes.
Important Links
- Florida Administrative Codes and Statutes (101 KB PDF)
- Training and Examination Schedule (59 KB PDF)
- License Types
- Price Gouging Complaints
Federal Regulation Changes
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Revised Hours-of Service (HOS)
Bulletin
- Generator Installation Bulletin 06-02
- Change in DOT cylinder Requalification Marking Requirements
- Safety Bulletin – LPG Risers
- 2005 Legislation Affecting LPG Piping, Venting and Appliance Service and Installation
- Regulatory Reminders & Deadlines
- Information Bulletin 05-07 Use of Temperature Compensated Meters