By August 8, 2010, the owners/operators of most underground storage tanks in Massachusetts are required to have their USTs and associated piping inspected by Third-Party Inspectors.  Inspections must be repeated every three years.

Third-Party Inspectors conduct detailed inspections of USTs and piping systems, and:

• Document the results of their on-site inspections; 
• Review facility record keeping to ensure that it meets UST Program requirements; and 
• Submit reports on their findings to the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).

Reports must be submitted to MassDEP on the Third-Party Underground Storage Tank Inspection Report (FP-289) form.  Third-Party Inspectors are hired directly by tank owners and operators.  Inspectors report UST facts to MassDEP.  While they provide advice to their clients about compliance issues, they are not authorized to enforce laws and regulations.

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MassDEP Third-Party UST Inspector List

This list is updated periodically.  Last updated on November 16, 2009.
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Third-Party UST Inspector Requirements

527 CMR 9.00
Web site

Third-Party UST Inspector Frequently Asked Questions

Web page

Third-Party UST Inspector Program Online Training Module

Required MassDEP training will be offered online and should be available in November 2009.

See also the Training Resources section of this page.

Third-Party UST Inspector Qualification Statement 

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Third-Party UST Inspection Report (FP-289)

Web page

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International Code Council (ICC) Certifications

Web site

New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) UST Inspector Certification Training

Web site

State of Maine UST Inspector Certification Program

Web site  

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Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention Regulations

Web site

MassDEP UST Closure Assessment Manual

WSC #96-402
Web page

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Office of Underground Storage Tanks
Web site 

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To learn more about the MassDEP Third-Party UST Inspector Program, call the agency's UST Hotline at 617-556-1035, Extension 2, or write: depust@state.ma.us  

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