Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-134.27 - Installation inspectors
In addition to the licensing requirements listed under rule
567-134.19 (455B), an
(1)
Renewal qualifications.
To be eligible for license renewal, an installation inspector shall fulfill the
department 's continuing education requirements in rule
567-134.19 (455B) and shall
maintain manufacturer certification or notify the department within 30 days if
the certification is lost.
(2)
Documentation of work performed.
a. A copy of the inspection report must be
submitted within 14 days after the inspection is complete. Both the inspection
form and DNR Form 148 must be received by the department before the UST system
can be activated.
b. A licensed
installation inspector shall inspect the job site a minimum of three times
during the course of the new tank installation or system upgrade.
c. The installation inspector shall be
present on site, shall visually observe all inspections, and shall be able to
attest to the results. A video or other recording device showing the work
completed by the installer shall not be used nor shall it be an acceptable
method of providing independent inspection of the work
completed.
(3)
Inspections required. Inspections are required when concrete
is cut or excavation is required that could affect the integrity or operation
of the UST system or when a component that routinely contains product is
installed, replaced or repaired. Inspections shall occur when the component is
uncovered and replaced or repaired and during testing when required (i.e.,
piping replacement or repair ) but before operation recommences.
a. An inspection shall occur before the tanks
or piping are installed.
b. An
inspection shall occur before the covering of tank or piping, when all tanks
and piping are exposed. The inspector shall witness testing of the primary and
secondary piping and testing of the secondary containment, including sumps,
under-dispenser containment (UDC), and secondary containment leak detection
equipment.
c. A final inspection
shall occur when all components are operational and the system has been
covered, but before actual operation.
d. Whenever secondary containment (such as
sumps or UDC) is installed, at least one inspection is required after the
equipment is installed and before the system is backfilled.
(4)
Inspection not
required. Replacing, repairing or installing the following does not
require an inspection: drop tubes, overfill devices, spill buckets,
installation of ATG systems, dispensers, submersible turbine pumps, automatic
line leak detectors, internal lining and periodic inspections or lining repair ,
cathodic protection systems, interstitial sensors, flex connectors, and line
and tank tightness testing .
(5)
Pre-work notification requirement.
a. A licensed company /individual hired by an
owner/operator to perform work shall notify the owner's/operator's licensed
installation inspector of choice prior to commencing work. Additionally, the
owner/operator is responsible for supplying the name of the installation
inspector if it is not a governmental entity to any state or local agency with
rules affecting installations or upgrades.
b. The pre-work notice given to the
installation inspector shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) Description of the work
planned.
(2) The licensed
individual responsible for the work to be performed.
(3) A schedule of the work to be
performed.
(4) A copy of the UST
notification of intent to install form submitted to the department .
c. The installation inspector
shall review the work plan, and any required changes by the installation
inspector must be submitted to the company/individual prior to the beginning of
the described work. An inspection schedule must be agreed upon before work
commences. Changes to the work schedule, to include the inspection schedule,
because of weather or unforeseen job-site conditions shall be agreed upon as
soon as the extenuating circumstances are recognized.
(6)
Pre-installation and installation
checklists.
a. The licensed
company /individual performing the work shall submit to both the installation
inspector and the department a notification of intent to install form 30 days
prior to an installation or upgrade.
b. Installation inspectors are required to
use the department 's installation inspection checklist. The installation
inspection checklist must be submitted within 14 days following the tank
installation inspection.
(7)
Conflict of interest. In
addition to the conflict-of-interest provisions outlined in rule
567-134.21 (455B), the following apply to installation inspectors:
a. If the installation inspector establishes
a contract to perform inspection services for an owner/ operator, or performs
more than five inspections per calendar year for any one owner/operator, then
the installation inspector is required to disclose that relationship in writing
to the department within 30 days of the fifth inspection.
b. The department may require the
owner/operator to seek alternative inspection services for any reason deemed
prudent to ensure quality installations.
(8)
Miscellaneous
requirements. An installation inspector has the right to postpone work
or to stop work on a job if standards as outlined in Part C of this chapter are
not followed by the installer . Furthermore, once an installation inspector has
been placed on a job, that installation inspector cannot be replaced without
the department 's approval. Installation inspectors must verify that any local
permit and notice requirements are in place.
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