1. (a) Any individual performing installations or repairs of underground storage tank system components that do not require excavation or backfill, must:

   1. (1) Possess or be employed by a person who possesses all applicable licenses and certifications required by the Contractors State License Board;
   2. (2) Possess or work under the direct and personal supervision of a service technician physically present at the work site with a current California UST Service Technician certificate issued by the International Code Council demonstrating the individual has passed the California UST Service Technician exam. The individual must renew the certificate by passing the California UST Service Technician exam every 24 months; and

   3. (3) Possess training and certification from the manufacturer of the underground storage tank component or test equipment as follows:

      1. (A) Before performing work on release detection equipment, including conducting testing pursuant to section 2663, obtain training and certification from the manufacturer of the release detection equipment.
      2. (B) Before performing work on spill containment, including conducting testing pursuant to section 2664, obtain training and certification from the manufacturer of the spill containment being tested or through the developer of the testing equipment or test method being used in accordance with section 2664(b).
      3. (C) Before performing work on overfill prevention equipment, including conducting testing pursuant to section 2665, obtain training and certification from the manufacturer of the overfill prevention equipment being tested or through the developer of the test method being used in accordance with section 2665(b).
      4. (D) Before conducting secondary containment testing pursuant to section 2666, obtain training and certification through the developer of the testing equipment or test method being used in accordance with section 2666(c).
      5. (E) Before installing or repairing underground storage tank system components not identified in subparagraphs (A) through (D), possess a certificate of training issued by the manufacturer(s) of the underground storage tank system components.
      6. (F) Renew all training and certifications issued by the manufacturer, through completion of a manufacturer's refresher course, at the time interval recommended by the manufacturer, or every 36 months, whichever is shorter.
2. (b) In the event that no training or certification exists that would satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a)(3), the Unified Program Agency may approve comparable alternate training, certification, or an applicable method specified in an industry code or engineering standard.
3. (c) Any individual performing the work of a service technician 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 and text filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14).

4. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 10-28-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 44).