Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.06

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

Section 26.10.06.06 - Standards of Performance

An individual certified by the Department under this chapter shall:

A. Maintain knowledge of COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.12 and 26.10.16 and all documents incorporated by reference;

B. Adhere to equipment manufacturers' instructions, accepted industry standards, and applicable industry codes of practice when performing UST system installation, repair, upgrade, closure, change-in-service, precision tightness testing, other tightness testing, or inspection activities;

C. Perform work so that there is no spill, release, or discharge of regulated substances or contamination of soil, surface water, or groundwater caused by regulated substances from a UST system or regulated substance storage facility;

D. Certify to an owner or an operator of a UST system that a UST system installation, upgrade, repair, closure, change-in-service, or inspection is complete only when the activity conducted by the individual complies with COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.12 and 26.10.16;

E. Complete and submit to the Department a form provided by the Department that certifies a UST system installation, closure, change-inservice, or inspection activity conducted by the individual meets the requirements of COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.12 and 26.10.16;

F. Place the individual's signature and Department issued certification number on documentation concerning an installation, upgrade, repair, closure, change-in-service, or inspection of a UST system or component of a UST system only if:

(1) The certified individual directly completed the work or the work was completed under the certified individual's direct, on-site supervision and control; and

(2) The individual had a valid certification issued by the Department to conduct the specific work at the time the work was performed;

G. Maintain complete records of UST system installation, upgrade, repair, closure, change-in-service, and inspection activities that the certified individual was directly involved with for a minimum of 5 years; and

H. Upon request by the Department, provide proof of the individual's certification for the UST system services being provided.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.06

Regulation .06 amended effective January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 39); adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022