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safety & education

R e gi s t r a t ion O p e n : S pr ing S e r v ic e C l a s s e s
Registration Open: Spring Ser vice Classes

his spring, APGA is proud to offer several April 9 - 10: Basic Principles & Practices
educational training opportunities for service This two-day program will provide basic
technicians. Classes will be held in the Scott knowledge of the propane industry, including pro-
TLybarger Training Room at the APGA office pane's physical and combustion properties and how
in Prattville, AL. Attendees will receive course materi- propane is produced and transported. Other areas
als, certificates of completion, as well as lunches and covered will include codes and standards, basic func-
breaks. APGA has received funds from REAC to sup- tions performed at a bulk plant, odorants and service
plement the cost of conducting educational programs interruptions, complete and incomplete combustion
in 2026. APGA will also make and pay for the cost of characteristics, and much more. APGA encourages
overnight accommodations if needed. For questions taking this course prior to taking Plant Operations,
or additional course/registration information, please Bobtail Delivery, Designing and Installing Exterior
contact the APGA office or call 334-358-9590. Propane Piping, or Placing VDS and Appliances into

April 7: Basics of 2020 NFPA 58 Code Applications Operations, if possible. The cost of this class is $100
NFPA 58 covers the safe storage, handling, per attendee. Click here for the registration form.
and transportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. April 28 - 30: Plant Operations
This one-day course will cover the installation of LP Plant Operations are more safely and effi-
storage tanks, with respect to distances from building ciently completed by individuals with a thorough
and property lines, above and below ground require- knowledge of ASME and DOT container maintenance,
ments, and separation from potential ignition sourc- proper dispenser equipment operation, plant equip-
es, including small residential and large bulk facilities; ment inspections and maintenance, and proper pro-
inspection and maintenance of tanks and cylinders, cedures for product transfer. This three-day course
and requalification requirements; installation of LP focuses on 1) maintaining ASME tanks, combustible
gas piping, including pressure/leak testing; and a re- liquids, ammonia contamination, purging/evacuating,
view of sizing and selecting regulators, including test- flaring, replacing valves/fittings, corrosion protection,
ing proper operation through flow and lock up tests. and protective coatings; 2) Maintaining DOT cylinders
This course is offered for $60 per attendee. NFPA 58 - examining, evaluating, and purging cylinders, re-
Code Books are available for purchase. Click here for placing valves/fittings, requalification, and preparing
the registration form. for scrap; 3) Operating dispensing equipment to fill

April 8: Basics of 2021 NFPA 54 Code Applications containers, preparing cylinders for transportation and
This one-day course is a good idea for em- filling vehicle mounted ASME tanks; and 4) Maintain-
ployees of Class A, B-1 and C Permit holders. It covers ing bulk plant equipment. The cost per attendee is
the 2021 edition of the National Fuel Code, also only $100. Click here for the registration form.
knows as NFPA 54. NFPA 54 is a safety code that ap- May 7: Corken Pump School
plies to the installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel Limited seating available. Please see page 8.
gas utilization equipment, and related accessories.
The instructor will assist you in navigating through May 12 - 14: Bobtail Delivery Operations
the code book. The majority of the class will be spent This three-day program covers DOT licensing
on reviewing/performing: Manufacturer's Installation and driving requirements, vehicle inspections, iden-
Instructions, Pressure Check, Leak Test, Sediment tification, documentation, hazardous material safe
Taps, Shut-off Valves, Venting of Regulators, Flow & handling, equipment and systems, procedures for
Lock-up Pressures, Manometer Calibration and much safely loading using a plant pump, and reviews the
more. APGA is offering this course at a reduced cost features and requirements of ASME tanks at customer
of $60 per attendee. NFPA 54 Code Books are avail- locations. This course is $100 per attendee. Click here
able for purchase. Click here for the registration form. for the registration form.■

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