California UST Operator Training Rules

Status:
Rules Adopted

Basics:           
California SWRCB adopted operator training rules in 2004. There is no Class A/B operator; only a Designated Operator (DO).  All DOs must be certified through the International Code Council or ICC every two years. DOs also perform a detailed monthly on-site inspection and provides on-site training to Class C employees. Deadline in effect now.

Class A/B:
In California the Class A/B operator is called the DO. DO’s must take and pass a certification exam by the International Code Council or ICC. Training to prepare for the exam is optional but recommended. We usually refer California DO’s to Tait & Associates who prepare folks for the ICC final exam.

Class C:        
Our California Class C online course is available but not considered acceptable in California. NOTE: California does not permit third party online Class C trainers. Some operators use our class C course to standardize training and track employees but it does not meet the state training requirement.

Links:            
See the California State water Resource Control Board UST Program web page for more information.