ICC CALIFORNIA UST Inspector Exam
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Question >> 1
Which one of the following can perform Enhanced Leak Detection (ELD)?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional engineer
Answer
(a) licensed tank tester
CCR 2644.1 and 2643(f); HSC 25284.4
25284.1(a)(5)(D) (not very clear)
Question >> 2
An unauthorized release from a leaking turbine pump head that is contained by the
turbine sump, and cleaned up in less than 8 hours must be recorded. These records
must include all of the following, EXCEPT
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,a. A list of the types, quantities, and concentrations of hazardous substances
released;
b. A description of the actions taken to control and clean up the release;
c. The method and location of disposal of the released hazardous substances (the
monitoring record shall indicate whether a hazardous waste manifest was or will be
used);
d. The date, time and pertinent atmospheric conditions, including wind,
temperature and rainfall.
Answer
d. The date, time and pertinent atmospheric conditions, including wind, temperature
and rainfall. CCR; 2651
Question >> 3
The design and construction of all primary containment including any integral
secondary containment system, shall be approved by an independent testing
organization in accordance with any of the following, EXCEPT
a. Industry codes
b. Local agency standards developed by the State water Resources Control Board
c. Voluntary consensus standards
d. Engineering standards
Answer
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,b. Local agency standards developed by the State water Resources Control Board CCR;
2631 (b)
Question >> 4
Which of the following is exempt from secondary containment testing?
a) UDCs
b) Secondary piping
c) Monitored turbine sumps
d) Hydrostatically monitored annular space
Answer
(d) Hydrostatically monitored annular space CCR Title 23, sec 2637 (a)
Question >> 5
If a UST operating permit is issued to a person other than the operator of the UST
system, that person shall do all of the following, EXCEPT
a. Enter into a written agreement with the operator of the tank to monitor the tank
system as set forth in the permit.
b. Provide the operator with a copy or summary of Section 25299 in the form that
the board specifies by regulation.
c. Notify the local agency of any change of operator.
d. Periodically inspect the operator to ensure compliance with this chapter.
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, Answer
d. Periodically inspect the operator to ensure compliance with this chapter.
H≻ 25284 (a)(3)
Question >> 6
What does not describe how suction piping is designed/constructed?
A) The below-grade piping operates at less than atmospheric pressure
B) Suction piping is continuously monitored
C) No valves or pumps are installed below grade in the suction line. Only one check
valve is located directly below and as close as practical to the suction pump
D) The below-grade piping is sloped so that the contents of the pipe will drain back
into the storage tank if the suction is released
Answer
B) Suction piping is continuously monitored
§ 2636(a)(3). Design, Construction, Installation, Testing, and Monitoring Requirements
for Piping
(3) Suction piping if the piping is designed, constructed, and installed as follows:
(A) The below-grade piping operates at less than atmospheric pressure (suction
piping);
(B) The below-grade piping is sloped so that the contents of the pipe will drain back
into the storage tank if the suction is released (gravity-flow piping);
(C) No valves or pumps are installed below grade in the suction line. Only one check
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Questions and Answers Latest Version Top
Rated A+
Question >> 1
Which one of the following can perform Enhanced Leak Detection (ELD)?
a) licensed tank tester
b) licensed state contractor
c) ICC certified service technician
d) Professional engineer
Answer
(a) licensed tank tester
CCR 2644.1 and 2643(f); HSC 25284.4
25284.1(a)(5)(D) (not very clear)
Question >> 2
An unauthorized release from a leaking turbine pump head that is contained by the
turbine sump, and cleaned up in less than 8 hours must be recorded. These records
must include all of the following, EXCEPT
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,a. A list of the types, quantities, and concentrations of hazardous substances
released;
b. A description of the actions taken to control and clean up the release;
c. The method and location of disposal of the released hazardous substances (the
monitoring record shall indicate whether a hazardous waste manifest was or will be
used);
d. The date, time and pertinent atmospheric conditions, including wind,
temperature and rainfall.
Answer
d. The date, time and pertinent atmospheric conditions, including wind, temperature
and rainfall. CCR; 2651
Question >> 3
The design and construction of all primary containment including any integral
secondary containment system, shall be approved by an independent testing
organization in accordance with any of the following, EXCEPT
a. Industry codes
b. Local agency standards developed by the State water Resources Control Board
c. Voluntary consensus standards
d. Engineering standards
Answer
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,b. Local agency standards developed by the State water Resources Control Board CCR;
2631 (b)
Question >> 4
Which of the following is exempt from secondary containment testing?
a) UDCs
b) Secondary piping
c) Monitored turbine sumps
d) Hydrostatically monitored annular space
Answer
(d) Hydrostatically monitored annular space CCR Title 23, sec 2637 (a)
Question >> 5
If a UST operating permit is issued to a person other than the operator of the UST
system, that person shall do all of the following, EXCEPT
a. Enter into a written agreement with the operator of the tank to monitor the tank
system as set forth in the permit.
b. Provide the operator with a copy or summary of Section 25299 in the form that
the board specifies by regulation.
c. Notify the local agency of any change of operator.
d. Periodically inspect the operator to ensure compliance with this chapter.
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, Answer
d. Periodically inspect the operator to ensure compliance with this chapter.
H≻ 25284 (a)(3)
Question >> 6
What does not describe how suction piping is designed/constructed?
A) The below-grade piping operates at less than atmospheric pressure
B) Suction piping is continuously monitored
C) No valves or pumps are installed below grade in the suction line. Only one check
valve is located directly below and as close as practical to the suction pump
D) The below-grade piping is sloped so that the contents of the pipe will drain back
into the storage tank if the suction is released
Answer
B) Suction piping is continuously monitored
§ 2636(a)(3). Design, Construction, Installation, Testing, and Monitoring Requirements
for Piping
(3) Suction piping if the piping is designed, constructed, and installed as follows:
(A) The below-grade piping operates at less than atmospheric pressure (suction
piping);
(B) The below-grade piping is sloped so that the contents of the pipe will drain back
into the storage tank if the suction is released (gravity-flow piping);
(C) No valves or pumps are installed below grade in the suction line. Only one check
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