UST HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 6.7
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
What is the definition of a Tank Tester - ANS individual who performs tank integrity testes on
underground storage tanks
What is the agricultural cut off for a UST - ANS 1,100 gallons or less, located on a farm,
agricultural use and not for resale
What is not part of the pipe that is considered part of the UST - ANS above ground piping that is
visible, interstate piping, there is some confusion about vent lines, vapor recovery lines and fill
pipes, 25281.5-4
How often are tanks below grade required to be checked and less than how many gallons - ANS
when operated or at least monthly less than 1,320 gallons
What are the three dates we need to remember for UST tanks located within 1,000 feet of
drinking water to have spill containment capable of controlling a release - ANS tanks installed
after July 1, 1987 must be upgraded by July 1, 2001, all new tank must have it when installed on
or after January 1, 2001, and all tanks before July 1, 1987 must be retrofitted by December 31,
2003
How often do spill containment structures that prevent a release need to be tested - ANS
Annually
What license do you need to perform a tank integrity test and how long is it good for - ANS A
Tank Tester License and it's good for 3 years
How long are tank testing and piping integrity tests retained for - ANS 36 months
The Board has the right to monitor or inspect within how many feet of a UST - ANS 2,000 feet
When there are multiples tanks, how big does the secondary containment need to be - ANS 150
percent of the biggest tank, or 10 percent aggregate of all tanks combined
On what date did everything need to be product tight - ANS July 1, 2004
What are the three methods used to make sure a tank is product tight after it has been installed -
ANS enhanced leak detection, inert gas, or equivalent method
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
What is the definition of a Tank Tester - ANS individual who performs tank integrity testes on
underground storage tanks
What is the agricultural cut off for a UST - ANS 1,100 gallons or less, located on a farm,
agricultural use and not for resale
What is not part of the pipe that is considered part of the UST - ANS above ground piping that is
visible, interstate piping, there is some confusion about vent lines, vapor recovery lines and fill
pipes, 25281.5-4
How often are tanks below grade required to be checked and less than how many gallons - ANS
when operated or at least monthly less than 1,320 gallons
What are the three dates we need to remember for UST tanks located within 1,000 feet of
drinking water to have spill containment capable of controlling a release - ANS tanks installed
after July 1, 1987 must be upgraded by July 1, 2001, all new tank must have it when installed on
or after January 1, 2001, and all tanks before July 1, 1987 must be retrofitted by December 31,
2003
How often do spill containment structures that prevent a release need to be tested - ANS
Annually
What license do you need to perform a tank integrity test and how long is it good for - ANS A
Tank Tester License and it's good for 3 years
How long are tank testing and piping integrity tests retained for - ANS 36 months
The Board has the right to monitor or inspect within how many feet of a UST - ANS 2,000 feet
When there are multiples tanks, how big does the secondary containment need to be - ANS 150
percent of the biggest tank, or 10 percent aggregate of all tanks combined
On what date did everything need to be product tight - ANS July 1, 2004
What are the three methods used to make sure a tank is product tight after it has been installed -
ANS enhanced leak detection, inert gas, or equivalent method
