California ICC UST Inspector Practice Exam

Which document provides local agencies with the authority to inspect underground tank systems?

1. Title 23, Subdivision 3, Chapter 16

2. Health and Safety Code 6.7

3. Code of Federal Regulations Part 280

4. EPA regulations

The correct answer is: Health and Safety Code 6.7

The Health and Safety Code 6.7 is the document that gives local agencies the authority to inspect underground tank systems. This part of California law is specifically designed to address the management and oversight of underground storage tanks. It establishes a legal framework that empowers local agencies to enforce regulations, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with the standards set forth for the safe operation and monitoring of these tanks. This legal backing is critical for local agencies to carry out their responsibilities in protecting public health and the environment from potential hazards associated with underground storage tanks, such as leaks or spills of hazardous substances. Various sections of the code outline the procedures for inspections, the requirements for documentation, and the authority to take corrective action if necessary. This means local agencies have clear guidelines and mandates for their inspections. In contrast, while Title 23 and the Code of Federal Regulations provide important regulatory frameworks regarding environmental protection and the management of hazardous waste, it is the specific provisions in Health and Safety Code 6.7 that grant local agencies the inspection authority needed for underground tank systems directly. Similarly, EPA regulations apply at the federal level and set overarching guidelines but do not confer local agencies the same kind of inspection authority defined by state law.