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UST Inspector Quiz Questions with Correct Answers |
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How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that does not pose an
imminent threat to human health and safety or environment before being issued
a red tag?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 7 days
d) 30 days Answer: c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer Answer: a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
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Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring
UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
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b) Fire Code ABCD
c) 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) submittal of a completed Monitoring System Certification form
b) pre-notification to the local agency of scheduled Monitoring System
Certification date
c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment component that is
certified, repaired, or replaced
d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the UST
facility Answer: d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible
location at the UST facility; CCR 2638
Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method?
a) Spill bucket
b) ATG with audible/visual alarm
c) Ball float valve
d) Flapper valve Answer: a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
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UST Inspector Quiz Questions with Correct Answers |
Updated (100% Correct Answers)
How long does an owner have to fix a significant violation that does not pose an
imminent threat to human health and safety or environment before being issued
a red tag?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 7 days
d) 30 days Answer: c) 7 days; CCR 2717.1(b)
Which one of the following can perform ELD?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional Engineer Answer: a) licensed tank tester; CCR2644.1 and 2643(f);
HSC 25484.4
Which one contains the requirements for installing, repairing, and monitoring
UST's?
a) Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7
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b) Fire Code ABCD
c) 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) submittal of a completed Monitoring System Certification form
b) pre-notification to the local agency of scheduled Monitoring System
Certification date
c) affixing a tag/sticker to each monitoring equipment component that is
certified, repaired, or replaced
d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible location at the UST
facility Answer: d) posting the Monitoring System Certification from a visible
location at the UST facility; CCR 2638
Which of the following is not a valid overfill prevention method?
a) Spill bucket
b) ATG with audible/visual alarm
c) Ball float valve
d) Flapper valve Answer: a) Spill bucket; CCR 2635(b)(2)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring?
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