UST Inspector Quiz 100% Correct
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
c) 7 days
d) 30 days - ANSWER-c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer - ANSWER-a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
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Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code ABCD
c) California Code of Regulations Chapter 16, Title 22
d) Code of Federal Regulations, 29 Chapter 6 - ANSWER-a) HSC Chapter 6.7 and
CCR Title 23
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 scheduled 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 from a visible location at the UST facility -
ANSWER-d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the
UST facility; CCR 2638
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 - ANSWER-a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
a) to detect leaks in the UDC's
b) to detect the presence of fluid between the primary and secondary containment
c) to monitor tank volume
d) to regulate fuel flow to the dispenser - ANSWER-b) to detect the presence of fluid
between the primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611
, If a release has occurred from a single-walled tank, may the tank be lined?
a) No, not if a release has occurred
b) Yes, if it has been lined before
c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will provide continued containment
d) Yes, if the tank is less than 10,000 gallons - ANSWER-c) Yes, if the tank owner can
demonstrate it will provide continued containment; CCR 2660(k), HSC 25296
A tank may be repaired in the following manner:
a) using a 12" x 12" fiberglass cloth centered on the repair
b) using tank manufacturer approved epoxy or resin
c) with self tapping bolts
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above; CCR 2661
Which of the following is not a confined space?
a) space not designed for continuous employee occupancy
b) area with limited access
c) area with limited ventilation
d) really deep turbine sump - ANSWER-c) area with limited ventilation; CCR Title 8,
5157(b)
Where is a red tag applied?
a) on the turbine head
b) on the fill tube
c) on the dispenser hose
d) on the cash register - ANSWER-b) on the fill tube; CCR 2717.1(a)
What must pressurized piping systems have installed by November 9, 2004
a) double walled spill buckets
b) hydro statically lined UDC's
c) line leak detectors
d) automatic tank gauging - ANSWER-c) line leak detectors; CCR 2636 (f)(2)
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 - ANSWER-a) by passing the inspector exam or
equivalent approved criteria; CCR 2715(j)
A tank system under temporary closure must be inspected at what interval?
a) monthly
b) every 3 months
c) every 6 months
d) annualy - ANSWER-b) every 3 months; CCR 2671(c)
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
c) 7 days
d) 30 days - ANSWER-c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer - ANSWER-a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
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Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code ABCD
c) California Code of Regulations Chapter 16, Title 22
d) Code of Federal Regulations, 29 Chapter 6 - ANSWER-a) HSC Chapter 6.7 and
CCR Title 23
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 scheduled 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 from a visible location at the UST facility -
ANSWER-d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the
UST facility; CCR 2638
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 - ANSWER-a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
a) to detect leaks in the UDC's
b) to detect the presence of fluid between the primary and secondary containment
c) to monitor tank volume
d) to regulate fuel flow to the dispenser - ANSWER-b) to detect the presence of fluid
between the primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611
, If a release has occurred from a single-walled tank, may the tank be lined?
a) No, not if a release has occurred
b) Yes, if it has been lined before
c) Yes, if the tank owner can demonstrate it will provide continued containment
d) Yes, if the tank is less than 10,000 gallons - ANSWER-c) Yes, if the tank owner can
demonstrate it will provide continued containment; CCR 2660(k), HSC 25296
A tank may be repaired in the following manner:
a) using a 12" x 12" fiberglass cloth centered on the repair
b) using tank manufacturer approved epoxy or resin
c) with self tapping bolts
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above; CCR 2661
Which of the following is not a confined space?
a) space not designed for continuous employee occupancy
b) area with limited access
c) area with limited ventilation
d) really deep turbine sump - ANSWER-c) area with limited ventilation; CCR Title 8,
5157(b)
Where is a red tag applied?
a) on the turbine head
b) on the fill tube
c) on the dispenser hose
d) on the cash register - ANSWER-b) on the fill tube; CCR 2717.1(a)
What must pressurized piping systems have installed by November 9, 2004
a) double walled spill buckets
b) hydro statically lined UDC's
c) line leak detectors
d) automatic tank gauging - ANSWER-c) line leak detectors; CCR 2636 (f)(2)
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 - ANSWER-a) by passing the inspector exam or
equivalent approved criteria; CCR 2715(j)
A tank system under temporary closure must be inspected at what interval?
a) monthly
b) every 3 months
c) every 6 months
d) annualy - ANSWER-b) every 3 months; CCR 2671(c)
