Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article VI - General Health and Safety
Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM
Subchapter B - CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS AND INSPECTORS OF STORAGE TANKS AND STORAGE TANK FACILITIES
GENERAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 245.114 - Renewal and amendment of certification
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Certification categories will have a uniform expiration date of 3 years from the issuance date of the first category obtained or renewed after January 9, 2008.
(b) The issued certification will be valid for 3 years from the previous expiration date, unless suspended or revoked before that date.
(c) An applicant shall meet the following training requirements in the appropriate category for renewal of installer certification:
Category |
Training |
UMR |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
UMX |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
UMI |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
UTT |
Testing equipment manufacturer's certification Administrative training |
AMMX |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
AMNX |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
AFMX |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
AFR |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
AMR |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
AMEX |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
ACVL |
Examination or Technical training Administrative training |
TL |
Manufacturer's certification Administrative training |
(d) An applicant shall meet the following requirements in the appropriate category for renewal of inspector certification:
Category | Qualifications and Training |
IUM | Department inspector training |
IAM | API 653 certification or STI Inspector certification or Department-approved inspector certification and Department inspector training |
IAF | API 653 certification or Department-approved inspector certification and Department inspector training |
(e) Technical, administrative and inspector training must be obtained within 2 years prior to application submission.
(f) An applicant for renewal shall:
(g) A certified installer or certified inspector shall notify the Department and seek amendment of the certification from the Department whenever:
(h) Certified installers or certified inspectors required to amend their certifications in accordance with paragraph (1) or (3) shall apply for amendment on a form provided by the Department.
(i) Certified installers or certified inspectors required to amend their certifications in accordance with subsection (g)(2) shall comply with the applicable requirements in this chapter related to application, experience, qualifications and examination.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 245.142 (relating to training courses).