1. (a) A UST or UST system component shall be installed only by a certified tank installer.

2. (b) The certified tank installer also shall:

   1. (1) Be qualified by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed for every component of the system; and
   2. (2) Have an understanding of federal UST regulations and industry codes of practice.

3. (c) For any component for which requirements are not specified by the manufacturer that is not otherwise specified in the approved plans, including but not limited to aboveground piping system components, the owner and certified tank installer shall install the component in accordance with the following, as applicable, all of which are available as noted in Appendix B:

   1. (1) PEI RP 100, Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems;
   2. (2) PEI RP 300, Recommended Practices for Installation and Testing of Vapor-Recovery Systems at Vehicle-Fueling Sites;
   3. (3) PEI RP 500, Recommended Practices for Inspection and Maintenance of Motor Fuel Dispensing Equipment;
   4. (4) PEI RP 800, Recommended Practices for Installation for Installation of Bulk Storage Plants;
   5. (5) PEI RP 1000, “Recommended Practices for the Installation of Marina Fueling Systems”;
   6. (6) PEI RP 1400, “Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems”;
   7. (7) API RP 1615, Installation of Underground Petroleum Storage Systems; and
   8. (8) API RP 1632, Cathodic Protection of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks and Piping Systems.

4. (d) Unless the owner obtains a specific exception or variance from the state fire marshal as provided in RSA 153:4-a, I and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to RSA 153:5, the owner and certified installer shall comply with all applicable safety and testing requirements specified in:

   1. (1) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code;
   2. (2) NFPA 30A, Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages;
   3. (3) NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment; and
   4. (4) NFPA 329, Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Or 400) #10393, eff 9-1-18; ss by #12643, eff 10-10-18 (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Or 400)