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ICC California UST Inspector Exam Prep
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1. An individual who conducts UST compliance inspections on
behalf of a CUPA must hold a current:
A) California UST System Operator certificate
B) Professional Engineer (PE) license
C) California UST Inspector certificate issued by ICC
D) Hazardous Materials Manager certification
Answer: C – CUPAs and their agents must employ ICC-certified
UST Inspectors to conduct inspections.
Rationale: Chapter 6.7 of the Health and Safety Code requires
that UST inspections be performed by a person certified by the
International Code Council (ICC) as a California UST Inspector.
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This ensures that the inspector has demonstrated competency in
UST regulations and inspection procedures.
2. The ICC California UST Inspector certificate must be
renewed:
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B – Every 24 months (2 years).
Rationale: Designated UST Operators must renew their
certification every 24 months to maintain valid status. The
renewal process may involve either passing the "ICC California
UST Inspector" exam again or satisfying equivalent criteria as
approved by the SWRCB UST Program Manager.
3. A UST inspector for a CUPA must also possess current
certification in which of the following?
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A) ICC California UST Service Technician
B) ICC California UST System Operator
C) ICC California UST Decommissioning
D) Any of the above
Answer: B – ICC California UST System Operator.
Rationale: The CUPA must designate at least one employee who
has a current "California UST System Operator" certificate. This
is in addition to any UST Inspector certifications required.
4. An inspector's authorization to enforce UST regulations
comes from:
A) The State Fire Marshal
B) The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
C) The Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or the SWRCB
D) The local building department
Answer: C – Inspectors derive their authority from the CUPA (or
the SWRCB in certain jurisdictions).
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Rationale: The CUPA has primacy for enforcement of Chapter 6.7
and Title 23 regulations. The California UST code and
regulations give CUPAs authority to issue permits for tank
operation and to enforce UST requirements within their
jurisdiction.
5. The minimum passing score for the ICC California UST
Inspector exam is:
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: C – 75%.
Rationale: The exam is California-specific, with a passing score of
75%. Tests are administered at approved testing centers.
6. Which of the following is a prerequisite for taking the ICC
California UST Inspector exam?
ICC California UST Inspector Exam Prep
|Newest 390QS&AS from Past
Reviews|Already Graded A+|New Update
1. An individual who conducts UST compliance inspections on
behalf of a CUPA must hold a current:
A) California UST System Operator certificate
B) Professional Engineer (PE) license
C) California UST Inspector certificate issued by ICC
D) Hazardous Materials Manager certification
Answer: C – CUPAs and their agents must employ ICC-certified
UST Inspectors to conduct inspections.
Rationale: Chapter 6.7 of the Health and Safety Code requires
that UST inspections be performed by a person certified by the
International Code Council (ICC) as a California UST Inspector.
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This ensures that the inspector has demonstrated competency in
UST regulations and inspection procedures.
2. The ICC California UST Inspector certificate must be
renewed:
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B – Every 24 months (2 years).
Rationale: Designated UST Operators must renew their
certification every 24 months to maintain valid status. The
renewal process may involve either passing the "ICC California
UST Inspector" exam again or satisfying equivalent criteria as
approved by the SWRCB UST Program Manager.
3. A UST inspector for a CUPA must also possess current
certification in which of the following?
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A) ICC California UST Service Technician
B) ICC California UST System Operator
C) ICC California UST Decommissioning
D) Any of the above
Answer: B – ICC California UST System Operator.
Rationale: The CUPA must designate at least one employee who
has a current "California UST System Operator" certificate. This
is in addition to any UST Inspector certifications required.
4. An inspector's authorization to enforce UST regulations
comes from:
A) The State Fire Marshal
B) The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
C) The Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or the SWRCB
D) The local building department
Answer: C – Inspectors derive their authority from the CUPA (or
the SWRCB in certain jurisdictions).
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Rationale: The CUPA has primacy for enforcement of Chapter 6.7
and Title 23 regulations. The California UST code and
regulations give CUPAs authority to issue permits for tank
operation and to enforce UST requirements within their
jurisdiction.
5. The minimum passing score for the ICC California UST
Inspector exam is:
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: C – 75%.
Rationale: The exam is California-specific, with a passing score of
75%. Tests are administered at approved testing centers.
6. Which of the following is a prerequisite for taking the ICC
California UST Inspector exam?
