CETP 4.3 – Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems & Skills Assessment

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  •  May 4, 2026 - May 7, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
     Grantville

Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems focuses primarily on the procedure of designing and installing a vapor distribution system. This course addresses the different techniques and procedures for designing and installing vapor distribution systems as well as proper validation of installation to include the appliance and venting system.

Registration includes the following:

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:

  1. Identify Types of Gas Appliances
  1. Verify Appliance Location Requirements
  1. Verify Appliance Selection
  1. Calculate Air for Gas Appliances: Using the Standard, Alternative or Kair Methods
  1. Supply Additional Combustion Air
  1. Identify Types of Venting Systems
  1. Identify Natural Draft System Materials and Components
  1. Size Natural Draft Systems for a Single Appliance
  1. Design Natural Draft Venting Systems
  1. Identify Mechanical Draft Venting Systems
  1. Identify BTU Load and Verify Regulator Requirements in the System
  1. Understand Gas Pressure and Volume in the Interior Piping System
  1. Identify Piping Considerations in the Interior Piping System
  1. Size Gas Piping in the Interior Piping Systems
  1. Convert Gas Appliances
  1. Add Gas Appliances
  2. Install Natural Draft Systems
  3. Install Mechanical and Direct Vent Systems
  1. Identify General Procedures for Interior Piping Installation
  1. Identify General Requirements for CSST Installation
  1. Identify General Requirements for Pressure Testing

Requirements for Certification include the following:

  • Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification
  • Passing score on 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems exam
  • Complete 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems Skills Assessment within 12 months of passing the exam

Individuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment, please click here

Skills Assessment Topics Will Include:

  • Section 1: Design Considerations for Gas Appliances
  • Section 2: Designing Venting Systems
  • Section 3: Design of Interior Vapor Distribution Systems
  • Section 4: Installing Appliances
  • Section 5: Installing Venting Systems
  • Section 6: Installation of Interior Vapor Distribution System

Our Instructor: Gary Nouse brings over 40 years of propane industry experience, having worked for multiple marketers and suppliers since 1981. He began in entry-level roles—coating DOT cylinders, working as a service/installer technician, and driving a bobtail—and has since held nearly every position in the field. Aside from leading the propane training program at PPATEC, Gary also serves as a technical liaison for Hiltz Propane Systems and provides consulting services for jurisdictional propane systems through GLN Safety, LLC. This comprehensive background gives him a complete understanding of propane operations and safety. Gary currently serves in a leadership capacity in multiple propane industry trade associations. He uses his extensive hands-on experience to deliver practical, safety-focused training that resonates with students at all levels.

Hotel Accommodations

PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.

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Venue:  

Venue Phone: (717) 939-1781

Venue Website:

Address:
PPA Training Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, Pennsylvania, 17028, United States

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10107 Jonestown Road
Grantville, PA  17028
717-939-1781

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