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Oregon State Fire Marshal Regulatory Division LPG Licensing Roadmap

Download a print-only version of this licensing roadmap and checklist here.

Do you work on or are going to work on LPG systems or are a truck operator for LPG?  In Oregon, ALL work done on LPG systems must be completed by persons licensed for LPG work through the Oregon State Fire Marshal (ORS 480.432). This workflow and checklist will help you get your license completed and you ready to work on LPG systems!

To apply for a license, you MUST apply for an exam first

To be eligible for a license, you must take and pass an exam covering LPG rules, laws, the Oregon Fire Code (LPG sections) and NFPA standards for LPG (National Fire Protection Association).

1. Complete the exam application Exam Application found here: https://www.oregon.gov/ osfm/industry/Documents/Exam%20Application.pdf   

  • Make sure to 'check' every box that you are needing an exam for.
  • A separate exam application is needed for each applicant.

2. Submit exam application and fees to the OSFM

  • Each application has a $55 fee (not each exam, just each application).
  • The OSFM will process your application and send an e‐ mail with Workday (the exam system) account creation information.

The OSFM sends a Workday link to you

3. Create exam account

  • Follow the link from the email the OSFM send you to create an account in Workday.

Workday approves account

4. Tell the OSFM through e‐mail that your Workday account has been created!

  • Workday won't tell us, so we need you to!
  • Log in and out of Workday to confirm it has been set up.
  • Don't forget your Workday login information!
  • When you tell us it's needed, we will assign the exam to you, and you have 30 days to complete it.

The OSFM assigns exam

5.  Take the exam in Workday

  • You need an 80% to pass – good luck!
  • If you don't pass, restart at step 1
  • If you pass, save the completion certificate (you don't want to lose it!)

6. Tell us you passed

  • Workday won't tell us, so you need to!
  • Email us at osfm.lp@osfm.oregon.gov so we can send you a license application

The OSFM sends you a license application

7. Complete the license application

  • The license application needs to match the exam you took and passed

8. Send license application and fees to the OSFM

  • Submit the completed license examination to the OSFM
  • Include fees for all licenses you took the exam for:
    • Fitter license: $60 bi-yearly
    • Truck operator license: $60 bi-yearly
    • Company rep license: $130 annually

The OSFM will email you your LPG license – congratulations! You must keep a copy of your license.

Renew your license when required

  • Company rep licenses are renewed yearly
  • Truck operator and fitter licenses are renewed every two years
  • The OSFM will send you a renewal application when it's time to renew

Exams & Licenses Checklist

  • Always get the most recent & up-to-date exam application from the OSFM LPG website
  • Fill out the exam application for each individual applicant
  • Check each exam that is required for the license(s) you need
  • Box checked for the Safety Exam
  • Submit Exam Application to OSFM with required exam fees ($55 per exam application)
  • Received exam online setup instructions from OSFM
  • Created exam account in Workday using the instructions from OSFM
  • Verified Workday account is working by logging out and then back into Workday
  • E-mail OSFM at osfmegon.gov to let us know your Workday account has been created & you are ready for exams to be assigned
  • Received e-mail from OSFM that exam has been assigned (it will have the deadline for the exam in it)
  • Take the exam in Workday!
  • Completed Safety Exam Module
  • Completed Fitter Exam Module (if required for you)
  • Completed Truck Operator Module (if required for you)
  • Completed Company Rep Exam Module (if required for you)
  • Download the exam certificate to prove you passed! Also – congratulations!
  • E-mail OSFM that you passed the exam; OSFM will send you the License Application
  • Complete the License Application
  • Submit completed License Application with fees to OSFM: $60 for Truck Operator and Fitter, $130 for Company Rep
  • Received e-mail with valid LPG License from OSFM
  • Retain a copy of your license
  • RENEW your license when it's time!

Renewal Cadence

  • Company Rep licenses renew yearly
  • Truck Operator licenses renew every other year
  • Fitter licenses renew every other year