New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 105 - CERTIFICATION OF TANK INSTALLERS AND JUNIOR INSTALLERS; REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTERS
Section 20.5.105.502 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNIOR INSTALLER OF AST SYSTEMS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Beginning July 24, 2019, no person may install, replace, repair or modify spill and overfill prevention equipment on AST systems in this state unless the person is an individual who has been certified by the department to perform that work on AST systems. Exceptions to the requirement for an AST certified junior installer are listed in Paragraphs (1) through (8) of Subsection A of 20.5.105.501 NMAC.
B. An individual who is an AST junior installer shall be certified to perform installations, repairs, replacements, and modifications of spill and overfill prevention equipment.
C. Individuals who are AST junior installers shall be certified to repair and replace entirely above ground piping on ASTs if they are licensed by the New Mexico construction industries division in accordance with 14.6.6 NMAC as a journeyman pipe fitter (JPF), MM-4, or MM-98.
D. The requirements of this part are not intended to prohibit the employment of apprentices or helpers so long as an AST certified junior installer exercises responsible supervisory control and is physically present on-site during the replacement, repair or modification.
E. The requirements of this part are in addition to and not in lieu of any other licensing and registration requirements imposed by law, including any applicable requirements of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, Sections 60-13-1 through 60-13-59 NMSA 1978.
F. The provisions of this part are not intended to relieve owners and operators of AST systems of their obligations and liabilities under applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
G. The department may deny an application or renewal and may suspend or revoke certification pursuant to the Parental Responsibility Act, Sections 40-5A-1 through 40-5A-13 NMSA 1978.
