Gas Check Information

GAS Check™

The program is mainly geared for those persons who have requisite knowledge in conducting residential gas system inspections by the use of CETP or company instruction.

Click here to download the complete GAS Check™ manual

Click here to download the Gas System Check Form

Click here to download the Customer/Tenant Certification Form

Click here to download the Gas Appliance System Check Form

The program also includes additional training information in the GAS Check™ Training Resources section of the program - - a Cross Reference to those CETP Modules that pertain to conducting either type of GAS Check™.

The CETP Cross Reference Modules may be downloaded for use in classroom or in-house instruction and include references to:

Gas System Check

1.0 Inspect Supply Container(s)
	Enabling Tasks	CETP Training Module
1.1	Perform DOT Cylinder Inspections
1.1.1	Verify a cylinder is fit for continued service	Module 7/Lesson 2 - Inspecting Cylinders (Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery - 2008) 3.2.1 Examining DOT Cylinders to Determine Their Condition and Fitness for Continued Service
1.1.2	Verify the cylinder installation is proper	4.2.7 Installing DOT/ICC Exchange or Stationary Cylinders 4.2.11 Installing Manifold DOT Cylinders or ASME Tanks
1.2	Perform ASME Tank Inspections
1.2.1	Verify an ASME tank is fit for continued service	3.1.2 Determining the Fitness of ASME Tanks for Continued Service
1.2.2	Verify an ASME tank installation is proper	Module 5/Lesson 2 - Examining Customer Containers and Installations (Bobtail Delivery Operations - 2008) 4.2.8 Installing Aboveground ASME Tanks 4.2.9 Installing Underground ASME Tanks 4.2.11 Installing Manifold DOT Cylinders or ASME Tanks

2.0 Perform a Gas System Leak Check

CETP Training Module

2.1

Perform a gas system leak check

4.2.22 Performing Gas Distribution System Leak Checks

6.5 (I-A) – Leak Checking Propane Gas Distribution Systems

2.2

Place appliances into service after an interruption of gas service

4.2.23 Placing Appliances Into Initial Operation

6.5 (II-C) – Placing Propane Operated Equipment in Service

3.0 Inspect Regulators & Conduct Regulator Performance Tests
	Enabling Task	CETP Training Module
3.1	Inspect regulators for proper installation	4.2.15 Installing and Testing Regulators 6.5 (I-B) – Checking the Operation of Pressure Regulators
3.2	Conduct Regulator performance tests

4.0 Provide and Explain Customer Awareness Information
	Enabling Task	CETP Training Module
4.1	Identify customer awareness information to present to the customer or customer’s representative	4.2.25 Communicating Safety Information to the Customer
4.2	Demonstrate and explain to the customer or customer’s representative how to stop gas flow at the supply container(s)
4.3	Explain how the customer should contact the propane marketer in the event of an interruption of gas service, and how to react to a gas service interruption
4.4	Demonstrate and explain to the customer or customer’s representative how to verify by “sniff test” at the supply container(s) that odorant is present in the propane
4.5	Explain how the customer should contact the propane marketer in the event that an unusual odor or gas odorant is perceived by the customer, and how to react to a possible gas leak
4.6	Explain the limitations of propane odorant effectiveness to the customer or customer’s representative and the benefits of installing a propane leak detector

5.0 Test for the Presence of Propane Odorization

Enabling Task

CETP Training Module

5.1

Verify by “sniff test” at the supply container(s) that odorant is present in the propane

Module 4/Lesson 1 - Odorants: Purpose, Characteristics and Maintenance
(Basic Principles and Practices - 2008)

3.6.4 Verifying the Presence of Propane Odorant

4.2.25 Communicating Safety Information to the Customer

6.0 Pressure Test Piping (where applicable)
	Enabling Task	CETP Training Module
6.1	Perform a pressure test on newly installed piping within the scope of NFPA 58	4.2.19 Performing Pressure Tests on Gas Distribution Lines 6.1 (I) – Identifying Procedures Used to Pressure Test New Propane Distribution Systems
6.2	Perform a pressure test on newly installed piping within the scope of NFPA 54

Gas Appliance System Check

7.0 Perform an Appliance Inspection
	Enabling Task	CETP Training Module
7.1	Verify the appliance is approved for use with propane and converted to propane service as needed	No CETP reference.
7.2	Determine if the appliance is installed in an approved location	6.3 (I) – Identifying Factors Related to the Venting and Ventilation Process 6.3 (III) – Identifying the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA #54) Venting of Equipment Requirements
7.3	Determine that there is sufficient combustion air for the appliance and any other appliances installed in the space	6.3 (II) – Providing Air for Proper Combustion and Ventilation
7.4	Determine the venting requirements for the appliance and verify that the requirements are met	6.3 (I) – Identifying Factors Related to the Venting and Ventilation Process 6.3 (III) – Identifying the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA #54) Venting of Equipment Requirements
7.5	Inspect and determine if the appliance burner(s) are operating properly by operating the appliance through a call for heat cycle	6.2 (I) – Identifying the Burning Characteristics of Propane 6.2 (II) – Controlling the Input Rate of Propane to a Set Level 6.2 (III) – Adjusting the Propane Burner for Proper Combustion 6.2 (IV) – Identifying and Correcting Burner Problems

8.0 Perform an Appliance Venting Inspection
	Enabling Task	CETP Training Module
8.1	Verify the venting system type is the type required for the appliance	6.3 (I) – Identifying Factors Related to the Venting and Ventilation Process 6.3 (II-C) – Equipment Location 6.3 (III) – Identifying the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA #54) Venting of Equipment Requirements 6.4 (I) – Identifying Vent Products and System Design Characteristics
8.2	Verify the venting system is properly installed	6.4 (II) – Sizing Category I Appliance Venting Systems 6.4 (III) – Identifying Approved Vent Installation Techniques
8.3	Verify the venting system is properly venting products of combustion	6.4 (IV) – Identifying Problems Related to Improper Venting

The development of the GAS CheckTM program in 1985 signified the beginning of an industry-wide effort to help reduce residential accidents involving propane. The revised GAS Check™ Inspection Program, developed by a team of industry volunteers, responds to changes in the propane industry and appliances that have occurred since 1985. It clearly defines what a “Gas Check” is and what a “Gas Check” is not.

The voluntary program offers two types of inspections, depending upon your company’s GAS Check™ inspection policies.

(1) A “Gas System Check” which can be completed on the gas delivery system, including the containers, regulators, and appurtenances; and

(2) A “Gas Appliance System Check” which can be completed on both the gas delivery system and all propane-burning appliances.

Along with the revised program there are three new companion GAS Check™ forms specific to the type of GAS Check™ being performed. They include a Gas System Check Form (PRC005620), a Gas Appliance System Check Form (PRC005625) and a GAS Check™ Customer and/or Tenant Certification Form (PRC005630).

Order GAS Check™ (PRC 005810) by visiting www.propanecatalog.com or by calling customer service at 1-866-905-1075.

Spot an error? Have a comment about a GAS Check™? Click here to access the online form. If you are not able to fill out the form online, you can print out a copy at by clicking here, or call PERC at (202) 452-8975.