Find information about petroleum facility registration, petroleum inspection, and meter mechanics and service agencies.

Petroleum Facility Registration

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) helps strengthen Florida’s fuel industry and ensure consumer safety. A vital part of this mission is the Petroleum Station Registration and/or the Petroleum Wholesale Registration required under Section 525.19, Florida Statutes, and Rule 5J-21.010, Florida Administrative Code.

By registering each year, facilities ensure they are part of a coordinated network capable of providing essential status updates during a declared state of emergency, which helps Florida respond effectively to crises and maintain fuel supply chain resiliency. Benefits of registration include:

• Efficient petroleum facilities that meet state-mandated safety, quality and operational standards
• Organized communication, preparation and restoration in the event of natural disasters
• Eligibility for state programs such as the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program

Registration must be completed prior to May 1 each year or upon order of FDACS. Failure to register may result in administrative fines up to $5,000.

Visit Petroleum Registration to register online.

Petroleum Inspection

FDACS regularly conducts inspections of petroleum distribution systems and analyzes samples of petroleum products to ensure that Florida consumers are getting the amount they pay for and the quality they expect. Gasoline, alternative fuels (ethanol blended fuels, biodiesel, biodiesel blends, etc.), kerosene, diesel and fuel oil are routinely tested and must meet strict standards.

FDACS inspects retail gas stations across Florida, ensuring that fuel dispensers are working safely and accurately. The department investigates fraud to protect consumers.

Meter Mechanics and Service Agencies

A meter mechanic or device mechanic is a skilled professional responsible for installing, testing, repairing and maintaining petroleum fuel measuring devices. A device service agency is a private company registered with FDACS and authorized to install, repair and calibrate commercial weighing and measuring devices. Service agencies ensure devices meet required standards and can place repaired devices back into service, reporting the calibration to FDACS to verify accuracy and ensure fair trade. Both meter mechanics and service agencies must be registered with FDACS. Meter mechanics must register annually with FDACS and must provide:

• A completed Weights and Measures Device Mechanic Registration Application [ Adobe PDF Document ]
• A completed Meter Mechanic Clinic Acknowledgment [ 57.1 kB ] form after viewing the Meter Mechanic Clinic presentation [ 90.3 MB ]  
• A current Calibration Report for all test measure(s) of appropriate size according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44, as adopted in Rule 5J-21, Florida Administrative Code
• Proof of a sealing iron bearing the applicant's name or initials that are on file with FDACS

All new individual applicants must have proof of at least one year of experience working as a meter mechanic. If the applicant does not possess one year of experience, the applicant may work for a service agency that repairs or installs petroleum fuel measuring devices and is currently registered with FDACS.

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