1. OPERATOR, Tester & INSTALLER Licensing WWQRR, Chapter 17, Part L

2. OPERATORS Class A Class B Class C
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3. All facilities Must have designated operators
May not hire a contractor to be the licensed operator

4. Class A Operator Must Pass ICC W-6 Exam
WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(a) Page
Must Pass ICC W-6 Exam
Generally the area manager with multiple locations
Five Years

5. Class B Operator Has to pass the ICC National U-B Exam
DEQ may accept another state’s ICC exam however the license expires after two years (other states once you pass you never have to take it again).
If it is an AST facility may take the W-5 exam
Defined as the person in responsible charge
Five years unless a Notice of Violation with Order is issued and then they have to take the ICC W-6 within 90 days

6. Class C Operator
The managers and fuel clerks who are not in responsible charge of the location
Must be trained by the Class A or B operator for that location
They must be trained onsite
Records of Class C operator training must be kept onsite.

7. Class C Operator Training
Proper procedures to follow when the dispensers or any other part of the system are damaged
Location of emergency switches
Limits of maintenance
What to do when fuel is released
What records have to be kept
Delivery procedures and hazards
Alarm recognition
Location and function of all leak detection and CP devices and systems

8. Unattended Stations
The Class A,B or C operator must visit the site daily
Fire Code already requires daily visits.

9. Monthly Inspections
If the Class A operator is over more than one facility
Conducted by the Class A or B operator that is designated for that facility
Must be documented
Emergency power generators are now exempted

11. Monthly Inspection
Presence of any sensor or alarm condition responding appropriately
Integrity of spill containment (spill buckets)
Condition of single wall piping
Hanging hardware and other visible piping

12. Quarterly Inspection If the site has double wall piping and sumps
Clean sumps if necessary
Sump sensors are to be placed within ½” from the bottom of the sump

13. Quarterly Inspection

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CP Testers
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Have to be certified by NACE or STI
Renew every three years

15. CP Experts Certified by NACE
Possess a current PE license and have three years experience in the CP field

16. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 45 Page 17-99
Installers
WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 45 Page 17-99
Must pass W-6 exam
Must have current 40 hour HAZWOpER
Must pass ICC AST installation and retrofitting exam if doing AST installs
Must pass ICC UST installation and retrofitting exam if doing UST installs.
If they do any maintenance or repairs to anything underneath the fire valve.
Three years

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Tank and Line Testers
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Must pass ICC U-3 Exam
Must have current manufacturers training certification for type of tank or line testing performed
Two years

18. Revocation WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 49 Submission of falsified data
False reporting
License revoked (ICC, NACE, PE Board Etc)

19. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(h) Page 101
Questions
Who is responsible to train the Class C operator?
The DEQ
The company training officer
The Class A or B Operator designated for the site
An independent third party training company
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20. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(b) Page 100
Questions
What is the maximum number of facilities a Class B operator can be in responsible charge of? 10 15 20
There is no limit
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21. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(a) Page 100
Questions
What is the maximum number of facilities a Class A operator can be in responsible charge of? 10 15 20
There is no limit
WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(a) Page 100

22. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(d)(ii) Page 101
Questions
Given: A gas station has a Class A Operator that is in charge of 5 facilities.
Question: How often do the double wall piping sumps have to be inspected by the Class A or B Operator for that facility?
Monthly
Every 60 days
Quarterly
Annually
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23. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 47(a)(ii) Page 103
Questions
Which of the following organization’s certification is acceptable for CP testers?
API (American Petroleum Institute)
ICC (International Code Council)
STI (Steel Tank Institute)
PEI (Petroleum Equipment Institute)
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24. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 45(a)(i) Page 99
Questions
What of the following certifications is not required to become licensed as a tank installer/retrofitter?
API 650 Certification
40 Hour HAZWOpER
ICC W-6 Operator’s Exam
ICC Installation/Retrofitting exam
WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 45(a)(i) Page 99

25. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(c) Page 100
Questions
Within how many days of first date of employment must an operator obtain a license from the department?
Within 30 days
Within 60 days
Within 90 days
Within 6 months
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26. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(n) Page 103
Questions
Within how many days must the owner/operator of a facility notify the department that a licensed operator is no longer responsible for a facility?
Within 7 days
Within 30 days
Within 90 days
Within 6 months
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27. WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(m) Page 103
Questions
Within how many days must the Class B operator for a facility take the ICC W-6 Exam if a Notice of Violation and Order has been issued for the reasons issued in the Delivery Prohibition section?
Within 7 days
Within 30 days
Within 90 days
Within 6 months
WWQRR, Chapter 17, Section 46(m) Page 103