ICC Vapor Recovery Exam Guide 2025/2026 – 200+ Q&A |
Healy Systems, Pressure Decay, Stage I & II, CARB
Compliance, UST Safety
1. Type of sealant you should use on a Phil-Tite Ball Float nipple: - Pipe dope
- Rationale: Pipe dope is the standard approved sealant for this specific
nipple connection to ensure a leak-proof seal.
2. Number of open valves on the clean air separator: - One - Rationale: The
clean air separator must have exactly one open valve to allow proper
ventilation while preventing vapor escape.
3. You must be CERTIFIED by Healy to re-connect a Healy breakaway, True or
False? - False - Rationale: Reconnecting a Healy breakaway does not require
specific Healy certification, though proper training is necessary.
4. The type of pressure gauge is recommended to test Healy Vac - SYSA
gauge measuring 0-100 WC - Rationale: A SYSA gauge with a 0-100 WC
range is specifically calibrated for accurate Healy Vac pressure testing.
5. On new construction, after July 1, 2004, Can you install an in-ground Spill
Bucket? - YES-When Piping is monitored and with VAC - Rationale:
Regulations allow in-ground spill buckets post-2004 only if specific
monitoring and vapor recovery (VAC) conditions are met.
6. According to Executive Order 201 - Healy P/V Valve should be torqued at -
20-50 ft-lbs - Rationale: Executive Order 201 specifies this torque range to
ensure a proper seal without damaging the valve components.
7. For a fire to burn, these (3) three primary elements must exist: - Fuel,
Oxygen, Ignition Source - Rationale: These three elements constitute the fire
triangle; removing any one prevents or extinguishes a fire.
8. When working with Electrical - Lock Out Tag Out procedures are under
these guidelines. - CAL-OSHA - Rationale: CAL-OSHA enforces the specific
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) guidelines for electrical safety in California
workplaces.
9. Organization that certifies vapor recovery systems. - CARB or ARB -
Rationale: The California Air Resources Board (CARB/ARB) is the governing
body that certifies vapor recovery systems in California.
,10. According to RP 500, a level II technician may NOT inspect this part. -
Replace VP 1000 Healy Pump - Rationale: RP 500 guidelines dictate that level
II technicians are restricted from replacing the VP 1000 Healy Pump.
11. where hanging hardware repairs must be tracked. - GDF maintenance log
- Rationale: Gasoline Dispensing Facility (GDF) maintenance logs are required
for tracking all hanging hardware repairs.
12. approved sealant when assembling a Phil-Tite Drop Tube. - JB-Kwik -
Rationale: JB-Kwik is the specifically approved sealant for assembling Phil-Tite
Drop Tubes to ensure compatibility and prevent leaks.
13. Material direct bury OPW container sleeve shall be made of. - Stainless
steel - Rationale: Stainless steel is required for direct bury OPW container
sleeves to prevent corrosion and ensure longevity.
14. What P/V vent cap shall be tightened to. - 20-50 ft lbs - Rationale: The P/V
vent cap must be torqued to this range to maintain proper pressure/vacuum
functionality.
15. From dispenser to manifold - 2" diameter vapor piping ( 2" ID) And From
manifold to tank - 3" diameter vapor piping (3" ID) - Vapor piping - Rationale:
This describes the standard sizing configuration for Stage II vapor piping
from dispensers to the manifold and tank.
16. What is the maximum run for vapor piping? - No maximum run -
Rationale: There is no specified maximum run for vapor piping, provided
proper sizing and slope are maintained.
17. How you know a nozzle spout is bad. - BAD O-rings - Rationale:
Deteriorated or bad O-rings on the nozzle spout are the primary indicator
that the spout needs replacement.
18. According to PEI RP 300, on a balance Stage II vapor recovery system
nozzle, Vapors typically flow in what direction of the coaxial hose? - The
outside pathway - Rationale: In a balanced system, vapors return to the tank
through the outer annular space of the coaxial hose.
19. What is the maximum allowable number of P/V caps allowed on a UST
fuel system? - One - Rationale: Only one Pressure/Vacuum (P/V) cap is
permitted per UST system to ensure proper venting and vapor control.
20. On a Healy Air Separator, there are four Ball Valves, the following shall be
observed? - One valve shall remain open on top - Rationale: Proper operation
, requires one top valve to remain open on the Healy Air Separator to prevent
pressure buildup.
21. The Pressure settings for the UST Vent Cap is. - 0.0+- 0.5inches H20
Negative Pressure 1,0+-2.0 inches H20 Positive Pressure - Rationale: These
are the standard vent cap pressure and vacuum relief settings required for
UST compliance.
Additional Generated Questions (22-250):
22. What is the primary purpose of a Stage I Vapor Recovery system? - To
capture vapors displaced from the UST during fuel delivery - Rationale: Stage
I systems prevent the release of hydrocarbon vapors into the atmosphere
when tankers deliver fuel.
23. What is the primary purpose of a Stage II Vapor Recovery system? - To
capture vapors displaced from the vehicle tank during refueling - Rationale:
Stage II systems capture vapors displaced from the vehicle's fuel tank during
the refueling process and return them to the UST.
24. Which component prevents the release of vapors during a drive-off? -
Breakaway valve - Rationale: The breakaway valve safely separates the hose
from the dispenser, sealing both ends to prevent vapor and fuel release.
25. What is the correct torque specification for a Healy P/V valve? - 20-50 ft-
lbs - Rationale: This is the manufacturer's specified torque to ensure a proper
seal on the P/V valve.
26. What type of gauge is used for pressure decay testing? - Magnehelic
gauge - Rationale: Magnehelic gauges are highly sensitive and provide the
precise low-pressure readings required for decay testing.
27. What is the maximum allowable pressure decay for a Stage I system? -
0.1 inches of water column (WC) - Rationale: EPA regulations require that
pressure decay does not exceed 0.1 inches WC to pass a tightness test.
28. What does CARB stand for? - California Air Resources Board - Rationale:
CARB is the state agency responsible for regulating air pollution and
certifying vapor recovery systems in California.
Healy Systems, Pressure Decay, Stage I & II, CARB
Compliance, UST Safety
1. Type of sealant you should use on a Phil-Tite Ball Float nipple: - Pipe dope
- Rationale: Pipe dope is the standard approved sealant for this specific
nipple connection to ensure a leak-proof seal.
2. Number of open valves on the clean air separator: - One - Rationale: The
clean air separator must have exactly one open valve to allow proper
ventilation while preventing vapor escape.
3. You must be CERTIFIED by Healy to re-connect a Healy breakaway, True or
False? - False - Rationale: Reconnecting a Healy breakaway does not require
specific Healy certification, though proper training is necessary.
4. The type of pressure gauge is recommended to test Healy Vac - SYSA
gauge measuring 0-100 WC - Rationale: A SYSA gauge with a 0-100 WC
range is specifically calibrated for accurate Healy Vac pressure testing.
5. On new construction, after July 1, 2004, Can you install an in-ground Spill
Bucket? - YES-When Piping is monitored and with VAC - Rationale:
Regulations allow in-ground spill buckets post-2004 only if specific
monitoring and vapor recovery (VAC) conditions are met.
6. According to Executive Order 201 - Healy P/V Valve should be torqued at -
20-50 ft-lbs - Rationale: Executive Order 201 specifies this torque range to
ensure a proper seal without damaging the valve components.
7. For a fire to burn, these (3) three primary elements must exist: - Fuel,
Oxygen, Ignition Source - Rationale: These three elements constitute the fire
triangle; removing any one prevents or extinguishes a fire.
8. When working with Electrical - Lock Out Tag Out procedures are under
these guidelines. - CAL-OSHA - Rationale: CAL-OSHA enforces the specific
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) guidelines for electrical safety in California
workplaces.
9. Organization that certifies vapor recovery systems. - CARB or ARB -
Rationale: The California Air Resources Board (CARB/ARB) is the governing
body that certifies vapor recovery systems in California.
,10. According to RP 500, a level II technician may NOT inspect this part. -
Replace VP 1000 Healy Pump - Rationale: RP 500 guidelines dictate that level
II technicians are restricted from replacing the VP 1000 Healy Pump.
11. where hanging hardware repairs must be tracked. - GDF maintenance log
- Rationale: Gasoline Dispensing Facility (GDF) maintenance logs are required
for tracking all hanging hardware repairs.
12. approved sealant when assembling a Phil-Tite Drop Tube. - JB-Kwik -
Rationale: JB-Kwik is the specifically approved sealant for assembling Phil-Tite
Drop Tubes to ensure compatibility and prevent leaks.
13. Material direct bury OPW container sleeve shall be made of. - Stainless
steel - Rationale: Stainless steel is required for direct bury OPW container
sleeves to prevent corrosion and ensure longevity.
14. What P/V vent cap shall be tightened to. - 20-50 ft lbs - Rationale: The P/V
vent cap must be torqued to this range to maintain proper pressure/vacuum
functionality.
15. From dispenser to manifold - 2" diameter vapor piping ( 2" ID) And From
manifold to tank - 3" diameter vapor piping (3" ID) - Vapor piping - Rationale:
This describes the standard sizing configuration for Stage II vapor piping
from dispensers to the manifold and tank.
16. What is the maximum run for vapor piping? - No maximum run -
Rationale: There is no specified maximum run for vapor piping, provided
proper sizing and slope are maintained.
17. How you know a nozzle spout is bad. - BAD O-rings - Rationale:
Deteriorated or bad O-rings on the nozzle spout are the primary indicator
that the spout needs replacement.
18. According to PEI RP 300, on a balance Stage II vapor recovery system
nozzle, Vapors typically flow in what direction of the coaxial hose? - The
outside pathway - Rationale: In a balanced system, vapors return to the tank
through the outer annular space of the coaxial hose.
19. What is the maximum allowable number of P/V caps allowed on a UST
fuel system? - One - Rationale: Only one Pressure/Vacuum (P/V) cap is
permitted per UST system to ensure proper venting and vapor control.
20. On a Healy Air Separator, there are four Ball Valves, the following shall be
observed? - One valve shall remain open on top - Rationale: Proper operation
, requires one top valve to remain open on the Healy Air Separator to prevent
pressure buildup.
21. The Pressure settings for the UST Vent Cap is. - 0.0+- 0.5inches H20
Negative Pressure 1,0+-2.0 inches H20 Positive Pressure - Rationale: These
are the standard vent cap pressure and vacuum relief settings required for
UST compliance.
Additional Generated Questions (22-250):
22. What is the primary purpose of a Stage I Vapor Recovery system? - To
capture vapors displaced from the UST during fuel delivery - Rationale: Stage
I systems prevent the release of hydrocarbon vapors into the atmosphere
when tankers deliver fuel.
23. What is the primary purpose of a Stage II Vapor Recovery system? - To
capture vapors displaced from the vehicle tank during refueling - Rationale:
Stage II systems capture vapors displaced from the vehicle's fuel tank during
the refueling process and return them to the UST.
24. Which component prevents the release of vapors during a drive-off? -
Breakaway valve - Rationale: The breakaway valve safely separates the hose
from the dispenser, sealing both ends to prevent vapor and fuel release.
25. What is the correct torque specification for a Healy P/V valve? - 20-50 ft-
lbs - Rationale: This is the manufacturer's specified torque to ensure a proper
seal on the P/V valve.
26. What type of gauge is used for pressure decay testing? - Magnehelic
gauge - Rationale: Magnehelic gauges are highly sensitive and provide the
precise low-pressure readings required for decay testing.
27. What is the maximum allowable pressure decay for a Stage I system? -
0.1 inches of water column (WC) - Rationale: EPA regulations require that
pressure decay does not exceed 0.1 inches WC to pass a tightness test.
28. What does CARB stand for? - California Air Resources Board - Rationale:
CARB is the state agency responsible for regulating air pollution and
certifying vapor recovery systems in California.
