UST INSPECTOR QUIZ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How long does an owner have to rectify a severe infraction that does not constitute
an immediate threat to human health, safety, or the environment before receiving a
red tag?
There are two options: 24 hours or 48 hours.
b) Seven days.
d) 30 days, ANSWER c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which of the following can carry out ELD?
a) Licensed tank tester.
b) A licensed state contractor.
c) ICC-certified service technician.
d) Professional Engineer - ANSWER a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1, 2643(f);
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Which one specifies the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring
USTs?
a) Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code: ABCD
b) 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) Submit a completed Monitoring System Certification form.
b) notify the local agency of the anticipated Monitoring System Certification date.
c) attaching a tag or label to each monitoring equipment component that is
certified, repaired, or replaced.
d) publish the Monitoring System Certification in a public area at the UST plant -
ANSWER d) displaying the Monitoring System Certification in a public area at the
UST plant; CCR 2638
Which of the following is not an appropriate overfill avoidance method?
a) A spill bucket.
a) ATG with audible or visual alarm
c) Ball float valve.
d) Flapper valve - ANSWER a) Spill bucket (CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the objective of interstitial monitoring?
a) To detect leakage in the UDCs.
b) identify the presence of fluid between the primary and secondary containment.
c) To monitor tank volume.
d) to limit fuel flow to the dispenser. ANSWER: b) to detect the presence of fluid
between the primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611.
Can a single-walled tank be lined once a release occurs?
a) No, not if a release took place.
ANSWERS
How long does an owner have to rectify a severe infraction that does not constitute
an immediate threat to human health, safety, or the environment before receiving a
red tag?
There are two options: 24 hours or 48 hours.
b) Seven days.
d) 30 days, ANSWER c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which of the following can carry out ELD?
a) Licensed tank tester.
b) A licensed state contractor.
c) ICC-certified service technician.
d) Professional Engineer - ANSWER a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1, 2643(f);
HSC 25484.4
Which one specifies the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring
USTs?
a) Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.7
b) Fire Code: ABCD
b) 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) Submit a completed Monitoring System Certification form.
b) notify the local agency of the anticipated Monitoring System Certification date.
c) attaching a tag or label to each monitoring equipment component that is
certified, repaired, or replaced.
d) publish the Monitoring System Certification in a public area at the UST plant -
ANSWER d) displaying the Monitoring System Certification in a public area at the
UST plant; CCR 2638
Which of the following is not an appropriate overfill avoidance method?
a) A spill bucket.
a) ATG with audible or visual alarm
c) Ball float valve.
d) Flapper valve - ANSWER a) Spill bucket (CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the objective of interstitial monitoring?
a) To detect leakage in the UDCs.
b) identify the presence of fluid between the primary and secondary containment.
c) To monitor tank volume.
d) to limit fuel flow to the dispenser. ANSWER: b) to detect the presence of fluid
between the primary and secondary containment; CCR 2611.
Can a single-walled tank be lined once a release occurs?
a) No, not if a release took place.
