PERC — Propane Education & Research Council
PERC is the congressionally-authorized US propane research and education body, funded by an industry check-off on propane sales. PERC publishes consumer-facing safety materials, runs the CETP technician certification program, and funds R&D. Most consumer-friendly source for propane safety education.
NPGA — National Propane Gas Association
NPGA is the US propane industry trade association. NPGA publishes industry positions on regulation, member directories, and consumer information. Most dealer relationships flow through NPGA via state propane associations.
State propane gas associations
Most US states have a propane gas association affiliated with NPGA. State PGAs run CETP training, publish state-specific consumer materials, and maintain member dealer directories. See propane gas associations for the directory.
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
NFPA publishes the technical codes governing propane safety: NFPA 58 (LP gas code) and NFPA 54 (fuel gas code). Available from NFPA at nfpa.org — purchase or free online reading via NFPA LiNK. Technical reference rather than consumer education.
Your dealer's customer-education materials
Reputable US propane dealers provide:
- Scratch-and-sniff cards demonstrating the smell of odorized propane
- Emergency response cards or magnets (LEAVE, SHUT OFF, CALL)
- Annual safety bulletins from PERC distributed with the dealer's billing
- Phone numbers for emergency response and routine service
Federal sources
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — recalls and safety advisories for propane appliances
- EPA — classifications and environmental aspects
- US Department of Transportation — cylinder transport rules (49 CFR)
- OSHA — workplace propane handling (1910.110)
FAQ
Where do I find PERC's consumer materials?
PERC's consumer-facing site is propane.com. The trade-facing site is propanecouncil.org. Both have substantial libraries of safety materials, technical guidance, and educational resources.
Is NFPA 58 free to read?
Yes, with limited access via NFPA LiNK (free registration). Full purchase via nfpa.org. Most consumers don't need the full code — your installer and dealer work to it; consumer-facing summaries cover the relevant points.