Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.10.06.01 - General

A. The Department may issue certifications to an individual for the following UST system categories:

(1) A UST system technician certification that allows the individual to install, upgrade, repair, close, and perform a change-in-service of a UST system in accordance with the requirements in COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.10, 26.10.12, and 26.10.16;

(2) A heating oil technician certification that allows the individual to only install, upgrade, repair, and close a UST system storing heating oil for consumptive use and with a capacity of 2,000 gallons or less in accordance with the requirements in COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.06 and 26.10.08-26.10.10;

(3) A UST system remover certification that allows the individual to close and perform a change-in-service of a UST system in accordance with the requirements in COMAR 26.10.01, 26.10.02, 26.10.06, and 26.10.08-26.10.10; and

(4) A UST system inspector certification that allows the individual to conduct a UST system inspection in accordance with COMAR 26.10.03.10.

B. A certification issued by the Department to an individual under this chapter expires 2 years from the date of issuance.

C. The Department may issue a UST system inspector certification and not more than one additional certification from the remaining categories listed in §A of this regulation to an individual provided the individual applies for the certifications in accordance with this chapter.

D. An individual shall only perform UST system work for which the individual has received a certification from the Department.

E. An individual certified by the Department under this chapter shall have proof of certification from the Department at all times while performing work on a UST system.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.01

Regulation .01 amended effective February 18, 2002 (29:3 Md. R. 224); January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 39); adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022