Designated Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Training

Underground storage tanks are used for the storage of hazardous substances (including fuel) and are substantially or totally beneath the surface of the ground. CCR Title 23 requires the owner of a UST to designate one or more individuals to have responsibilities for training facility employees and conducting a monthly visual inspection at the UST facility. The "designated UST operator" must:

·         Possess a current “California UST System Operator” certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC). Certification must be renewed every 24 months.

·         Provide annual on-the-job training for facility employees. Facility employees hired on or after July 1, 2005 must complete initial training within 30 days from their date of hire.

·         Perform monthly visual inspections and record results on an inspection report, which must be provided to the owner/operator.