SECTION 420:10-1-8. Processing and handling of applications and examinations

(a)   Scheduling. Upon the receipt of an application for a permit for Class I or Class X permit the Board or Administrator shall schedule the applicant provided therein for examination at the next periodic written examination, unless the application be filed less than 30 days prior to the next scheduled written examination.

(b)   Passing score. A score of 80% correct shall be a passing grade for all examinations.

(c)   Examinations.

(1)   Class I examination. Questions for a Class I examination shall be selected at random from a reservoir of questions consisting of no less than 500 questions but no more than 1000 questions. Questions shall be of four-part, multiple choice. Prior to being placed in the reservoir the questions shall be reviewed by the Administrator and approved by the Board. For each examination a total of 150 questions shall be drawn from the reservoir. All applicants sitting at one time shall receive identical examinations. Questions shall be from NFPA pamphlets 58 and 54 and rules and regulations promulgated by the Board. All exams shall be coded in such a manner that identity of the applicant shall be unknown to the grading authority.

(2)   Qualified Managers examination. Questions for a Class X Qualified Managers Examination shall be selected at random from a reservoir of questions consisting of no less than 500 questions but no more than 1000 questions. Questions shall be of four-part, multiple choice. Prior to being placed in the reservoir the questions shall be reviewed by the Administrator and approved by the Board. For each examination a total of 100 questions shall be drawn from the reservoir. All applicants sitting at one time shall receive identical examinations. Questions shall be from NFPA pamphlets 58 and 54 and rules and regulations promulgated by the Board. All exams shall be coded in such a manner that identity of the applicant shall be unknown to the grading authority.

(3)   Class IV and IV-D examinations. Class IV and IV-D examinations consist of standardized examinations. Class IV examinations will consist of 50 questions and Class IV-D exam will consist of 75 questions, each to be prepared by the Administrator.

(4)   Class II, III, VI-A, VII examinations. Class II, III, VI-A, and VII examinations shall be standard concerning basics of safety and handling of LP Gas. The examination to be prepared by the Administrator.

(d)   Applicant information.

(1)   All applicants for the same type permit sitting at any one time shall receive identical examinations.

(2)   All applications and examinations except Class I and Class X shall be scheduled by the Administrator at such times as he may deem appropriate.

(3)   Applicants may review their examination papers at the Administration Office within 30 days after examination date.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 4081, eff 7-26-93; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 3853, eff 7-11-94; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 3336, eff 7-26-99; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1758, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1483, eff 8-25-19]

Note

EDITOR’S NOTE: The agency published an Agency Note at 10 Ok Reg 4085 to identify language in this 7-26-93 action that was not consistent with the controlling statute.