§ 245.114. Renewal and amendment of certification.
(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.
(1) Administrative and inspector training will be provided by the Department.
(2) Technical training is category-specific and must be approved by the Department in accordance with § 245.141 (relating to training approval).
(f) An applicant for renewal shall:
(1) Submit a completed application for renewal to the Department 60 to 120 days prior to the expiration date or examination test date. Applicants who fail to submit a renewal application within 60 days following the expiration date shall meet the experience, qualifications and examination requirements for initial certification as required in § 245.111 or § 245.113 (relating to certified installer experience and qualifications; and certified inspector experience and qualifications) and the requirements in § 245.105 (relating to certification examinations).
(2) The applicant shall certify completion of safety training which is appropriate for the certification category. Training must be in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards and procedures such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements in 29 CFR Part 1910.
(3) Successfully complete training programs which may be required by the Department. Successful completion means attendance at all sessions of training and attainment of the minimum passing grade established by the Department in the approval of the training course under § 245.141 for all sections of all qualifying tests given as part of the training course.
(g) A certified installer or certified inspector shall notify the Department and seek amendment of the certification from the Department whenever:
(1) There is a change in the information provided in the application for the certification. This request shall be made within 14 days from the date of a change in information.
(2) The certified installer or certified inspector wishes to conduct tank handling or inspection activities in installer or inspector certification categories other than those approved by the Department as set forth on the certification.
(3) The certified installer or certified inspector wishes to eliminate installer or inspector certification categories from the certification.
(4) The EQB amends certification categories or qualification requirements and establishes a phase-in period for the new requirements.
(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.
Source The provisions of this § 245.114 amended September 27, 1996, effective September 28, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4735; amended November 9, 2007, effective November 10, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5979; amended December 21, 2018, effective December 22, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 7875. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (331020) to (331023).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 245.142 (relating to training courses).
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