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JUL 7 2020 PEYRP1200-17 This document is not meant to provide interpretation of UST owners and operators need to verify that UST regulatory or legislative requirements related to UST systems meet all applicable regulatory requirements. In systems. some jurisdictions, equipment may require the approval of fire departments, environmental agencies or AHJs, 1.5 Use of Other PEI Recommended Practices. or listing by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. mThere are many aspects of UST systems that are not AHJs also may require technicians to meet specific described in this document. Refer to the following PEI qualifications prior to working on UST systems. documents for additional recommended practices and procedures related to UST systems: 1.7 Importance of Competent Technicians. In addi- • PEURP100, Recommended Practices for Installation non to proper system design and operation, the use of of Underground Liquid Storage Systems; skilled, professional service technicians with experience in UST systems is an important factor in ensuring that a • PEI/RP300, Recommended Practices for Installation tank system will operate safely and effectively through- and Testing of Vapor Recovery Systems at Vehicle out its working life.The use of technicians who have the Fueling Sites; experience and integrity to do the job correctly provides • PEUR.P500, Recommended Practices for Inspection the greatest assurance that spill, overfill, leak detection and MaintenanceofMotorFuelDispensingEquipment; and secondary containment equipment will operate as designed and installed. Equipment manufacturers and/or • PEURP900,Recommended Practices for the Inspection AHJs also may require technicians to meet specific quali- and Maintenance of UST Systems. fications prior to working on underground tank systems. 1.6 Regulations and Codes. USTs and the ancillary 1.8 Notifications. Federal, state and local agencies equipment discussed in these recommended practices have reporting requirements for certain environmental are usually regulated by federal, state or local agencies. incidents. When a test procedure in the recommended While the general requirements of the regulations are practice indicates a failure of a system or component, similar, specific requirements may vary from jurisdiction identify the"appropriate person"or AHJ who should be to jurisdiction. The PEI Overfill, Release Detection and notified. Release Prevention Equipment Testing Committee has not attempted to describe or interpret specific regulations in this document. Where there are differences between applicable regulations and the recommendations in the publication, the more stringent requirements should be followed. 0 pei.org