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A series of multiple-choice questions and answers for the ust icc inspector exam. it covers various aspects of underground storage tank regulations, including tank upgrades, closure requirements, operator training, inspections, and emergency generator tank systems. The questions are detailed and directly related to the exam, making it a valuable study resource for those preparing for the certification.
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"By December 22, 1998, all underground single-walled tanks containing the following substances must be upgraded to double-walled with the exception of: A) Solvents > 9 pH B) Motor vehicle fuel C) Used oil D) Solvent tanks - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) Motor vehicle fuel 2662(b) Requirements for Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (b) By December 22, 1998, all underground storage tanks containing hazardous substances other than motor vehicle fuel, shall be retrofitted with secondary containment meeting the requirements of Article 3." "An owner or operator of a UST that is destined for specific reuse shall advise to the local agency all of the following except: A) The name of the new owner and new operator of the underground storage tank B) The location of intended use C) The nature of intended use D) The tank size - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) The tank size 2672(b)(4). Permanent Closure Requirements (4) An owner or operator of an underground storage tank or any part thereof that is destined for a specific reuse shall advise the local agency, within the time frame specified by that agency, of: (A) The name of the new owner and new operator of the underground storage tank; (B) The location of intended use; and
(C) The nature of intended use." "The designated operator should train facility employees in what time frame? A) New hires within 30 days B) New hires within 60 days C) Once every 30 days D) Once every 6 months - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) New hires within 30 days 2715(c). Certification, Licensing, and Training Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Owners, Operators, Facility Employees, Installers, Service Technicians, and Inspectors (c) The designated UST operator(s) shall train facility employees in the proper operation and maintenance of the underground storage tank system at least once every 12 months. For facility employees hired before October 13, 2018, the initial training shall be conducted within 30 days of the date of hire. For individuals assuming the duties of a facility employee on or after October 13, 2018, the initial training shall be conducted before the individual performs the duties of a facility employee." "If conducting underground storage tank inspections, the local agency inspector needs to receive their ICC certification within ____ days from hire. A) 30 days B) 60 days C) 120 days D) 180 days - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) 180 days 2715(g)(1). Certification, Licensing, and Training Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Owners, Operators, Facility Employees, Installers, Service Technicians, and Inspectors (g)(1) Possess a current inspector certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC), indicating the individual has passed the ICC California UST Inspector exam. Local agency inspectors are subject to this requirement 180 days from the date of hire." "Which information should be documented before placing a red tag? A) Date of last fuel delivery B) Product level C) Last UST service technician who worked on the system D) Reason(s) for red tag - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) Product level 2717.1(c). Affixing Red Tags
A) Title 23, Subdivision 3, Chapter 16 B) Health and Safety Code 6. C) Code of Federal Regulations Part 280 D) EPA regulations - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) Health and Safety Code 6.
"A tank system under temporary closure must be inspected at what interval? a) monthly b) every 2 months c) every 3 months d) every 6 months - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) every 3 months CCR Title 23, sec 2671 (c)" "All existing USTs shall be retrofitted with Under-dispenser containment by a) January 1, 1984 b) December 22, 1998 c) July 1, 2003 d) December 31, 2003 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) December 31, 2003 CCR Title 23, sec 2666 (e)(1)" "Which of the following product piping requires cathodic protection a) single-walled steel b) single-walled fiberglass c) thermoplastic flex piping d) double-walled fiberglass - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) single-walled steel CCR Title 23, sec 2666 (b)" "Tanks and piping which have been repaired shall be tested for tightness within ___ days following completion of the repair. a) 7 b) 30 c) 60 d) 90 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) 30 CCR Title 23, sec 2661 (f)" "The following unusual conditions shall be reported to the local agency, EXCEPT: a) water in the spill bucket b) sudden loss of product from UST c) erratic behavior of dispensing equipment d) unexplained presence of water in the tank - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) water in the spill bucket CCR Title 23, sec 2650 (e)(3) O&M,p. 22"
"Enhanced leak detection results must be submitted to ___ within ___ days. a) Local Agency, 30 b) SWRCB, 60 c) Local Agency & SWRCB, 30 d) Local Agency & SWRCB, 60 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) Local Agency & SWRCB, 60 CCR Title 23, sec 2644.1 (a)(5)" "The following are approved methods of release detection for single-walled tanks EXCEPT: a) Vadose Zone monitoring b) Ground Water monitoring c) Automatic tank gauging d) Interstitial monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) Interstitial monitoring CCR Title 23, sec 2643 (b) & 2644" "A written statement indication statistical inventory reconciliation results must be submitted to the ____ every ____. a) Local Agency, 12 months b) SWRCB and the Local Agency, 12 months c) SWRCB and the Local Agency, 36 months d) Local Agency, 36 months - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) Local Agency, 12 months CCR Title 23, sec 2646.1(j)" "Existing UST's using an Automatic Tank Gauge as the sole means of quantitative release detection, the ATG must be capable of detecting a release of ___ gallon(s) per hr. a) 0. b) 0. c) 1. d) 2.0 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) 0. CCR Title 23, sec 2643 (b)(1) Non-Visual Monitoring/Quantitative Release Detection Methods (1) Automatic tank gauge - The automatic tank gauge shall test the tank at least once every 30 days after product delivery or when the tank is filled to within 10 percent of the highest operating level during the previous 30 days and shall be capable of detecting a release of 0.2 gallons per hour. The automatic tank
d) 5 gallons per hour - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) 3 gallons per hour CCR Title 23, sec 2636 (f)(2) Design, Construction, Installation, Testing, and Monitoring Requirements for Piping (2) Automatic line leak detectors shall be installed on underground pressurized piping and shall be capable of detecting a three gallons per hour leak rate at 10 pounds per square inch within one hour with a probability of detection of at least 95 percent and a probability of false alarm no greater than five percent and shall restrict or shut off the flow of product through the piping when a leak is detected." "Continuous monitoring methods for new UST systems must be connected to: a) A visual alarm system b) An alarm system approved by the Local Agency c) An audible alarm system d) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) All of the above CCR Title 23, sec 2632 (c)(2)(B)" "Pressurized piping with secondary containment that is subject to an annual pressure test must be tested with a method capable of detecting a ___gph release. a) 0. b) 0. c) 0. d) 0.1 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) 0. CCR Title 23, sec 2636 (f)(3)" "For double-walled tanks with a monitoring program consisting of interstitial mechanical or electronic leak detection, the continuous monitoring system shall be attached to: a) an audible and visual alarm b) a visual alarm c) an audible alarm d) a silent alarm - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a)an audible and visual alarm CCR Title 23, 2632 (c)(2)(B)" "Which of the following is considered an Underground Storage Tank? a) Septic Tank b) Petroleum Storage Tank c) Farm Tank
d) Heating Oil Tank - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) Petroleum Storage Tank CCR Title 23, 2621 & HSC 25281(y)" "A permit-required confined space has the following characteristics, EXCEPT? a) contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere b) oxygen-deficient atmosphere c) has potential for engulfing an entrant d) has internal configuration such that an entrant would be trapped by inwardly converging walls - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) oxygen-deficient atmosphere Section CCR Title 8, 5157(b), Permit-required confined space (permit space)" "Any person who intentionally disables or tampers with a leak detection system in a manner to prevent the system from detecting a leak is subject to a minimum fine of: a) $ b) $1, c) $5, d) $10,000 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) $5, HSC, Chapter 6.7 Sec 25299(f)(2)" "When an ATG system is used to monitor a tank for release detection, a 0.2 gallon/hour leak test must be performed: a) at least once daily b) at least once monthly c) at least once yearly d) as specified by the equipment manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) at least once monthly Section CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b), and Operating & Maintaining UST Systems p.7" "At what percentage of tank volume must the monitor alert at if the in-tank probe is used for overfill prevention? a) 85% b) 90% c) 95% d) 100% - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) 90% 23 CCR 2635 (c)(1)(A), (citation needs verification)" "Which of the following is required to be reported to the local agency?
c) an equipment manufacturer certification d) an ICC certification as California UST Service Technician - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) a 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper Certificate CCR Title 23, Sec 2638(b) and 2715(f)(1), 2715(f)(2)(b), 2715(f)(4)" "How long must cathodic protection maintenance records be maintained? a) 1 year b) 5 years c) 6.5 years d) 7 years - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) 6.5 years CCR 2712(b)(3)" "How long does the local agency have to notify the tank owner that a red tag has been issued? a) 12 hours b) 24 hours c) 48 hours d) 5 days - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) 24 hours CCR 2717.1(a)" "Temporary closure is appropriate for which of the following: a) the tank system is empty and will be removed from service indefinitely b) the tank system is unable to meet compliance requirements and will be removed c) the tank system has ceased to store hazardous substances but will be used within the next 12 consecutive months d) the tank system has been red-tagged - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) the tank system has ceased to store hazardous substances but will be used within the next 12 consecutive months CCR 2671 & 2670" "Secondary containment system shall contain what percentage of a tank if only one tank is located in containment? a) 50 b) 100 c) 150 d) 200 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) 100 HSC 25291(a)(3), CCR 2631(d)(1)(A)"
"An unauthorized release which doesn't escape secondary containment requires only recordation on Operator's monitoring reports provided: a) it was cleaned up in eight hours b) it did not increase the hazard of fire c) it did not cause deterioration of the secondary containment d) all the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) all the above HS&C, sec 25294" "The exterior surface of an underground tank must bear a marking or label which shows the following information, EXCEPT: a) width of interstitial space b) design pressure in psi c) useable capacity in gallons d) identity of manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) width of interstitial space CCR 2631(b)" "UST system includes what components? a) tank only b) piping only c) tank, associated piping and ancillary equipment d) tank, piping, dispensing units, and nozzles - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) tank, associated piping and ancillary equipment HSC 25281(z)" "The local agency inspectors shall renew the ICC certification: a) by passing the inspector exam or equivalent approved criteria b) every 36 months c) via correspondence course d) there is no renewal required - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) by passing the inspector exam or equivalent approved criteria CCR 2715(g)" "What must pressurized piping systems have installed by November 9, 2004?
CCR 2660(k), HSC 25296" "What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring? a) detect leaks in the UDCs b) detect a breach in the primary and/or secondary containment c) monitor tank volume d) regulate fuel flow to the dispenser - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) detect the presence of fluid between the primary and secondary containment CCR 2611" "Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method? a) Spill bucket b) ATG with audible/visual alarm c) Ball float valve d) Flapper valve - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) Spill bucket CCR 2635 (c)" "A Monitoring System Certification includes all of the following, EXCEPT: a) submittal of a completed Monitoring System certification form b) pre-notification to the local agency of schedule Monitoring System Certification date c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment component that is certified, repaired, or replaced d) posting the Monitoring System Certification in a visible location at the UST facility - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) posting the Monitoring System Certification in a visible location at the UST facility CCR Title 23, Sec 2638" "Which method has not been identified by the EPA as meeting federal leak detection requirements? a) Secondary containment with interstitial monitoring b) Automatic Tank Gauging Systems c) Groundwater monitoring d) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) None of the above EPA: Straight Talk on Tanks See list on page 2 EPA 510-B-00-008 Operating and Maintaining Underground Storage Tank Systems, 2016 (pg. 5)"
"What corrosion protection options are not available for a tank that was installed prior to December 22, 1988? a) Cathodically protected noncoated steel tanks or piping b) Combination of cathodically protected steel and internal lining of tanks c) Made of noncorrodible material d) Latex-coated - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) Latex-coated EPA Guide Operating and Maintaining UST Systems See chart (pg. 44)" "Which of the following means the displacement of the atmosphere in a permit space by a noncombustible gas to such an extent that the resulting atmosphere is noncombustible? a) Inerting b) Nullifying c) Inverting d) Benigning - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) Inerting Title 8 CCR- Confined Spaces Section 5157 (b) Definition of inerting" "What condition must be met in order for an owner/operator to meet the exemption for piping at a marina? a) Conduct an annual line test b) Conduct a daily visual inspection of the piping and maintain a log c) Calibrate the dispensing meter monthly d) Provide fuel to the Coast Guard - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) Conduct a daily visual inspection of the piping and maintain a log Section 25281.5(b)(2)" "Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring USTs? a) HSC Ch. 6. b) Fire Code ABCD c) CCR Chapter 16, Title 22 d) 29 CFR Ch. 6 - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) HSC Ch. 6. HSC Chapter 6.7 and Title 23, CCR" "How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that does not pose an imminent threat to human health and safety or environment before being issued a red tag? a) 24 hours b) 48 hours
b) Within 5 years of lining the tank c) After every other tank filling d) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) Before being returned to service HSC Section 2663(f)" "Local agency shall approve which of the following repairs or upgrades? a) Those that include the nozzles and hoses b) Those that can demonstrate that that the UST system is structurally sound and the method of repair or upgrade will prevent unauthorized releases due to failure or corrosion c) Replacing the spill bucket d) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> (b) Those that can demonstrate that that the UST system is structurally sound and the method of repair or upgrade will prevent unauthorized releases due to failure or corrosion 23 CCR Section 2660(k)" "How long after detecting an unauthorized release does the owner/operator have to submit a full written report to the local agency? a) 8 hours b) 24 hours c) 5 days d) 30 days - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) 5 days 23 CCR Section 2652(c)" "All of the following are required for Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) as a quantitative release detection method EXCEPT: a) Monthly data reporting b) Tank integrity test every two years c) Annual SIR results submitted to local agency d) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) None of the above 23 CCR 2643 (b)2, 2646.1(g, j)" "Which one of the following can perform Enhanced Leak Detection (ELD)? a) licensed tank tester b) licensed state contractor c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional engineer - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) licensed tank tester CCR 2644.1 and 2643(f); HSC 25284. 25284.1(a)(5)(D) (not very clear)" "How long after conducting ELD testing must the test report be submitted to the local agency? a) 48 hours b) 30 days c) 60 days d) 90 days - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) 60 days 23 CCR Section 2644.1(a)(5)" "A portion of the UST shall be exempt from visual monitoring if the owner demonstrates which of the following: a) It is not accessible for direct viewing b) It is inconvenient to monitor c) The groundwater is deeper than 50 feet d) It would require PPE (i.e. hard hat, steel-toed boots, hearing protection) - CORRECT ANSWER=> (a) It is not accessible for direct viewing 23 CCR Section 2641(d)(1)" "Which of the following is not an "existing tank?" a) UST installed prior to January 1, 1984 b) Farm tank installed before January 1, 1987 that has a capacity greater than 1,100 gallons of fuel used primarily for agricultural use c) Tanks described in Title 23 CCR, section 2611 under "existing underground storage tank" d) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> (d) None of the above 23 CCR, 2611 "Existing underground storage tank"" "How often must secondary containment testing be conducted? a) Every year b) Every two years c) Every three years d) Within 10 years of installation, and then every 5 years thereafter - CORRECT ANSWER=> (c) Every three years 23 CCR Section 2637 (a)" "If an unauthorized release meets reporting requirements, the report must be filed with: a) EPA