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What is a ‘qualified agency’?

March 4, 2024 By John McCoy

John McCoy explains what “qualified agency” means, how the designation applies during a trial and why it matters for propane marketers.

This article is tagged with February 2024, John McCoy, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, propane legal issues and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Know the basics of a new piping pressure test

October 5, 2023 By Benny Gay

A leak check and pressure test are often thought to be the same, but they are two very different tests.

This article is tagged with Benny Gay, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, ThompsonGas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Drivers of higher insurance costs are supply chain disruptions and more expensive equipment. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Safe operations rewarded by insurance providers

September 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Consider taking a proactive approach in daily processes with these action items that could impact a propane marketer’s standing with its insurance company.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), insurance, liability, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safety, safety and training, safety training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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P3 Propane Safety adds senior consultant to safety team

December 11, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Brent Cammett brings over 20 years of propane safety experience to his new role as senior consultant at P3 Propane Safety.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), Eric Leskinen, NFPA 54, NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, people news, safety and posted in News

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Facing delivery challenges in the field

May 14, 2018 By John McCoy

Do your drivers know how to react when faced with situations in the field?

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), John McCoy, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, NFPA 54, NFPA 58, propane delivery, propane safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Letting professionals handle gas system maintenance

July 28, 2017 By John McCoy

A little air is a big problem, and so is asking homeowners to perform certain tasks on their appliances.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, propane safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

A Propane Profile: Chad Gregg

March 1, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

A life-altering experience puts Enderby Gas’ Chad Gregg on a new course at work and at home.

This article is tagged with A Propane Profile, Conway, HVAC, Mont Belvieu, NFPA 54 and posted in Current Issue

Distinction exists between placing gas system into service, in operation

August 7, 2013 By John McCoy

The 2012 edition of NFPA 54 discusses in specific language what needs to be done following an interruption of service or out-of-gas call.

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Jury rejects plaintiff’s pipe dream

September 1, 2006 By John McCoy

In late July of this year, I had the opportunity to defend Winchell’s Gas Company of Catskill, N.Y., in a lawsuit brought by an insurance company for a fire that destroyed their client’s home in 1997.

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