Welcome to educational resources by the Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council and PERC. We hope you will be able to utilize valuable safety and training information for all employees in your organization. While the information is helpful, it does not replace any local, state or federal codes, rules or regulations. The Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council assumes no responsibility or liability for reliance on these contents.
2026 Training Schedule
Registration is open for the 2026 OPESC training courses. Dates and registration information can be found below. Classes are free to all propane marketers and their employees. This list does not include the PERC classes held at the technology centers or the additional classes that are in the development stages.
Food Truck Propane Safety Training
April 7, August 11,
Registration Form
This class has been developed to assist the mobile food venders in Oklahoma with safety and safety awareness. NFPA 58 Chapter 16 addresses food vender operations and has been adopted by the state of Oklahoma (State Statute 74 O.S. § 325.20). We will cover issues such as propane characteristics, pre-operation inspections, propane leak awareness, cylinder inspection and installation, extinguishing systems. Students will also receive a certification of completion upon once completing the class.
HVAC/Plumber Certification Training
February 19-20, May 14-15, August 20-21, October 15-16
Registration Form
The Propane HVAC/Plumbing course has been developed to educate individuals on the uniqueness of propane systems and appliances. The class addresses the different characteristics found between Natural Gas and Propane. This class will also address the use of propane regulators and choosing the appropriate propane tank size for the system. The class will also cover appliance ventilation and leak and pressure test requirements. Also addressed will be the state requirements for system installers, which are found in State Statute 52.420, and how this pertains to those installing propane systems in Oklahoma.
Propane Regulator Safety Training
March 31, July 22, November 17
Registration Form
This class has been developed to assist those that install or inspect propane systems. The propane regulator is the heart and soul of the propane delivery system. One must have an understanding of how the regulator works, and how to trouble shoot system delivery problems that may occur. Another part of the system that must be inspected and addressed is the delivery system itself. The plumbing is an intricate part of the system and must be inspected for leaks. This is done by doing periodic inspections of not only the system, but the appliances themselves. This is done by using the “Form 4” required by the state of Oklahoma to be completed whenever a system inspection has been done (Oklahoma State Statute 52.420).
Driver Safety Refresher Training
April 14, July 7, October 6
Registration Form
This class has been developed to bring safety awareness to those drivers delivering propane in the state of Oklahoma. Every year our industry has succumbed to motor vehicle incident involving injury and even death. This class will be covering the Department of Transportations Distracted Driver curriculum, along with a vehicle inspection overview. We will also address the uniqueness of propane delivery vehicles and certain precautionary steps that need to be taken when on the road making propane deliveries.
Class X Manager Course (Class I/X Prep Class)
March 16-20, June 8-12, September 14-18, December 7-11
Registration Form
The Class X Managers class has been developed to assist those that already serve as a Class X Manager, or those that are planning on advancing to a Class X manager’s position. The class covers state statute 52.420 and addresses any and all updates. The class also covers the latest versions of NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 in their entirety. Additionally, the class covers topics that may be faced by a Class X Manager while performing their duties. This class is a must for propane managers serving in the state of Oklahoma.
Cathodic Protection Training
March 17, June 9, September 15, December 8
Registration Form
All classes will be conducted in the
Paul Laney Training Room at the Propane Center
3168 N. Portland Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Our partners at PERC also have propane safety scenarios covering a variety of important topics.
Do Your Drivers Understand Gauges?
Can your bobtail drivers read the gauges that tell them the level of liquid in a container as they fill it? They can if they have the right training.
Leak Checks: Using a High Pressure Gauge
Leak checks determine if the propane piping system is suitable for service and must be performed on the vapor distribution piping system immediately after turning on the gas in a new gas system or a system that has been restored after an interruption of service.
DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements
In the past, the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration accepted Oklahoma’s mandatory annual state vehicle inspection in lieu of a federal inspection. Since Oklahoma no longer requires a vehicle inspection, this obviously is no longer the case. The DOT has determined that it is the motor carrier who is responsible for ensuring that each vehicle has been inspected annually.
Today, a motor carrier has two options to meet DOT inspection requirements. First, the motor carrier may perform his or her own inspection. However, if a motor carrier self inspects, the motor carrier must have a qualified person in-house who is certified as per 49 CFR 396.19. Second, a motor carrier may choose to have a commercial garage, fleet leasing company, truck stop, or other similar commercial business perform the inspection as its agent, provided that business operates and maintains facilities appropriate for commercial vehicle inspections and it employs qualified inspectors, as required by 49 CFR 396.19.
Either way, the original or a copy of the inspection report must be retained by the motor carrier or other entity who is responsible for the inspection for a period of 14 months from the date of the inspection. The original or a copy of the inspection report must be retained where the vehicle is either housed or maintained. Finally, the original or a copy of the inspection report must be available for inspection upon demand by an authorized federal, state, or local official. In other words, a copy must also be retained in the vehicle. DOT does not require a specific inspection report form, but they do require that the inspector include particular information in the report, as required by 49 CFR 396.21.
Vehicle inspection forms are available from this agency without cost. To receive a form, contact this office by telephone, fax, or through e-mail. A copy of the vehicle inspection regulations will be included or you may receive them by logging onto the DOT website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.