(a) Any individual performing underground storage tank system installation or repairs, excluding release detection equipment, must:
- (1) Possess or be employed by a person who possesses all applicable licenses and certifications required by the Contractors State License Board.
- (2) Possess or work under the direct and personal supervision of an individual physically present at the work site with a current underground storage tank system installer certificate issued by the International Code Council, demonstrating that the individual has passed the International Code Council UST Installation/Retrofitting exam. The individual must renew the International Code Council certification, by passing the International Code Council UST Installation/Retrofitting exam, every 24 months; and
- (3) Possess a certificate of training issued by the manufacturer(s) of the underground storage tank system components. Manufacturer certifications must be renewed by completion of manufacturer's refresher training at the time interval recommended by the manufacturer, or every 36 months, whichever is shorter.
- (b) Any individual performing an underground storage tank system installation or repair work must provide all applicable licenses and certificates of training required pursuant to subdivision (a) for the work being performed upon request by the Unified Program Agency, the Board, or an independent compliance inspector.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25299.3 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25281, 25284.1 and 25404, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. Amendment filed 8-9-91 as an emergency; operative 8-9-91. Text remains in effect uninterrupted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25299.7 (Register 92, No. 14).
2. Editorial correction of printing errors in History 1 (Register 92, No. 43).
3. Amendment of section heading, text and table 3.2 filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14).
4. Amendment of subsection (d)(1) filed 12-18-2007; operative 1-17-2008 (Register 2007, No. 51).
5. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c), (d)(1) and (d)(2) and amendment of Note filed 10-13-2016; operative 1-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 42).
6. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 10-28-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 44).