Commercial Propane Safety & Service

The propane industry has designed an array of training programs to ensure safety for both industry professionals and consumers.  The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) was formed on October 11, 1996 when Congress passed the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA).  The mission of PERC is to promote the safe, efficient use of odorized propane gas as an energy source through investments in research, safety, and consumer initiatives.

PERC promotes safety through formalized training that covers the distribution of propane and installation of both propane tanks and appliances.  DMO is committed to ensuring the safety of its clients and employees alike.

Certified Employee Training Program (CETP)

We require all of our employees complete the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) prior to handling propane.  The CETP training program is used extensively throughout the country by industry professionals and has significantly limited the number of incidents resulting from the misuse of propane.

Gas Check

GAS Check® is an inspection program developed by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).  Funded by PERC, GAS Check® provides guidelines to technicians on how to perform two different types of residential safety inspections:
• A Gas System Check is completed on the gas delivery system, including the containers, regulators, and appurtenances
• The Gas Appliance System Check includes all of the items of a Gas Systems Check as well as on all propane-burning appliances.
GAS Check® also educates consumers on the safe use of propane and the maintenance of propane appliances.
When DMO completes a new gas system check or new gas appliance system check, we request inspection from the local jurisdiction to ensure the safety of our clients.  We also provide literature produced by PERC to ensure the client has important safety instructions.

What to do if you Smell Gas:

1. Put out all smoking materials, other open flames, and all pilot lights.
2. DO NOT operate a light switch, telephone, cigarette lighter, garage door opener, appliance, or thermostat. Any spark in the area where propane gas is present may ignite the gas.
3. Evacuate the building immediately.
4. Shut off the gas supply at the tank cylinder (if you are comfortable doing so).
5. Call DMO- using a mobile phone or neighboring telephone if the gas odor is in your building.
6. Have DMO locate and repair the leak, check and re-light your gas appliances, and air out the effected area before you return.

Other Resources:

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)
Propane Education and Research Council
Safety Information
GasCheck