1. (a) The state fire marshal shall, under rules adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission under IC 4-22-2 , establish a certification program for persons who supervise, manage, or direct underground storage tank:

   1. (1) installation or retrofitting;
   2. (2) testing;
   3. (3) cathodic protection procedures; or
   4. (4) decommissioning.

2. (b) A person may be certified by the state fire marshal if the person submits evidence to the state fire marshal that the person has successfully completed:

   1. (1) the International Fire Code Institute examination; or
   2. (2) another appropriate examination approved by the state fire marshal.

3. (c) The state fire marshal may create a supplemental educational library concerning proper installation and closure of underground storage tanks, which includes the American Petroleum Institute's series, "An Education and Certification Program for Underground Storage Tank Professionals."

   [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-20-13.1.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.67-1996, SEC.4.