California ICC UST Inspector Practice Exam

Who must notify the local agency to perform a secondary containment test?

1. A service technician or a licensed tank tester

2. Cathodic protection tester

3. Owner/operator of UST

4. State Water Resources Control Board

The correct answer is: Owner/operator of UST

The owner or operator of an underground storage tank (UST) is responsible for notifying the local agency to perform a secondary containment test. This requirement is crucial because it ensures that any potential leaks or environmental hazards are monitored and addressed appropriately. The owner/operator typically has direct oversight of the UST system and is aware of its operational status, making them the primary party accountable for compliance with regulations related to tank safety. In contrast, while a service technician or licensed tank tester might perform the actual tests or inspections, they do not have the authority or responsibility to initiate the notification process to a local agency. Moreover, cathodic protection testers focus on assessing the corrosion protection measures of tanks and do not handle regulatory notifications related to containment testing. Similarly, the State Water Resources Control Board oversees water resource management and can establish guidelines but is not the entity that would directly notify local agencies regarding containment testing. Thus, the responsibility clearly lies with the owner or operator of the UST.