ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 - Book Package

The ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 - Book Package is designed for students preparing for the ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 exam using the listed aboveground storage tank, motor vehicle fueling, flammable and combustible liquids, spill prevention, corrective action, and inspector safety references. This package includes PEI/RP 200 Recommended Practice for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling, PEI, 2019, NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018, NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2018, EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of USTs, EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 112 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure, and EPA 910/B-92/001 Health and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors, Student’s Guide.

This book package supports focused preparation for aboveground storage tank installation and retrofitting topics, fuel storage system components, motor vehicle fueling facilities, flammable and combustible liquid storage, spill prevention, fire safety, environmental protection, tank system installation practices, containment concepts, dispenser and piping coordination, operational safety, and inspector health and safety. Students preparing for the U5 exam should become familiar with the listed references even though the exam is identified as a closed book test. Studying the references is still important because the exam content is based on technical standards, recommended practices, regulations, and safety concepts connected to tank installation and retrofitting work.

AST installation and retrofitting requires careful attention to fuel system safety, environmental protection, fire prevention, equipment compatibility, installation practices, and regulatory requirements. Aboveground storage systems used for motor vehicle fueling may include tanks, piping, pumps, dispensers, vents, emergency shutoffs, overfill prevention, spill containment, secondary containment, foundations, supports, electrical coordination, signage, and separation requirements. A student preparing for this exam should understand how these system parts work together and how installation details affect safe operation.

This package is useful for petroleum equipment contractors, tank installers, retrofit technicians, fuel system service professionals, environmental compliance personnel, fire prevention personnel, inspectors, facility owners, code students, and individuals preparing for ICC certification related to AST installation and retrofitting. The references in this package help students study both the installation side of fuel storage systems and the safety and environmental compliance concepts that surround them.

The PEI/RP 200 reference is especially important for aboveground storage systems used for motor vehicle fueling. NFPA 30 and NFPA 30A support fire code and flammable liquid safety requirements. EPA regulatory materials support spill prevention, corrective action, environmental compliance, and tank system responsibility topics. The health and safety training guide supports awareness of hazards that inspectors and technicians may encounter when working around fuel storage systems.

What You Get

• Book: PEI/RP 200 Recommended Practice for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling, PEI, 2019
• Book: NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018
• Book: NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2018
• Book: EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of USTs
• Book: EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 112 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
• Book: EPA 910/B-92/001 Health and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors, Student’s Guide
• Study Focus: Aboveground storage tank installation, AST retrofitting, motor vehicle fueling systems, flammable and combustible liquid storage, spill prevention, containment, tank system safety, environmental compliance, corrective action concepts, inspector safety, and fuel system reference study.

Exam Details

The ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 exam is focused on technical knowledge related to aboveground storage tank installation and retrofitting. Students preparing for this exam should study the listed references to build familiarity with installation practices, fuel storage safety, fire protection requirements, spill prevention, environmental compliance, and inspection safety concepts.

AST installation and retrofitting questions may involve aboveground tank system layout, motor vehicle fueling applications, tank placement, piping, dispensing equipment, vents, emergency controls, tank foundations, supports, spill containment, overfill prevention, secondary containment, equipment protection, separation from exposures, and system documentation. Students should study how each component contributes to safe fuel storage and dispensing.

PEI/RP 200 supports study of recommended practices for aboveground storage systems used for motor vehicle fueling. Students should review system components, installation planning, tank placement, foundations, supports, piping, venting, dispensing system coordination, emergency controls, spill containment, overfill prevention, equipment protection, testing concepts, and installation documentation. This reference helps students understand practical installation expectations for AST fueling systems.

NFPA 30 supports study of flammable and combustible liquids. Students should become familiar with liquid classification, storage principles, fire safety concepts, container and tank provisions, ventilation, spill control, separation, ignition source control, and safeguards associated with flammable and combustible liquid storage. Since aboveground fuel systems store regulated liquids, NFPA 30 is an important reference for understanding fire and safety requirements.

NFPA 30A supports study of motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garages. Students should review motor fuel dispensing system requirements, fueling area safety, emergency shutoff provisions, dispenser installation concepts, fire safety requirements, tank system coordination, vehicle fueling operations, and repair garage provisions where applicable. AST installation and retrofitting work often connects directly to fuel dispensing facilities, so NFPA 30A should be part of the study plan.

The EPA references support environmental protection and compliance topics. EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 addresses technical standards and corrective action requirements for owners and operators of underground storage tanks. EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 112 addresses Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure requirements. While these references are not limited to AST installation alone, they support the broader environmental and regulatory framework around petroleum storage, spill prevention, response planning, and corrective action concepts.

Closed Book Test

The ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 exam is identified as a closed book test. This means students should not rely on looking up answers during the exam. Preparation should focus on understanding the content before exam day, building familiarity with major requirements, and practicing recall of key concepts from the listed references.

Closed book exams require a different study approach than open book exams. Students should still study the references thoroughly, but the goal is to retain the major concepts, definitions, procedures, safety principles, and system requirements rather than depend on finding sections during the test. A strong closed-book study plan includes repeated reading, note review, flashcards, topic summaries, and practice questions that reinforce memory.

Students should pay special attention to the major subject areas that apply across multiple references. These include fuel system safety, flammable and combustible liquid hazards, AST installation practices, motor vehicle fueling equipment, spill prevention, overfill prevention, containment, emergency shutoffs, venting, tank protection, environmental response concepts, inspector safety, and hazard recognition.

A useful closed-book strategy is to group study topics by system function. Students can study tank placement and foundations together, then piping and dispensing equipment, then venting and emergency controls, then spill and overfill prevention, then fire safety, then environmental compliance, then inspector safety. Organizing the material this way helps students understand how the system operates instead of memorizing disconnected facts.

Licensing Steps

The ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 credential is earned through the International Code Council certification exam process. Students preparing for the exam should begin by reviewing the listed references, identifying the major topics covered by each reference, and creating a study plan that gives enough attention to installation, retrofitting, fire safety, environmental compliance, and safety training.

A practical preparation path begins with PEI/RP 200. Students should review aboveground storage system installation practices for motor vehicle fueling, including tank location, foundation and support considerations, piping, venting, dispensing equipment, spill containment, overfill prevention, equipment protection, emergency controls, and installation documentation. This reference supports the core AST installation and retrofitting portion of the package.

Students should then review NFPA 30 and NFPA 30A. NFPA 30 supports flammable and combustible liquid storage safety, while NFPA 30A supports motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garage safety. Together, these references help students understand fire safety, liquid hazards, dispensing system coordination, separation, emergency shutoffs, ignition source control, and the fuel facility environment.

EPA regulatory references should be studied for spill prevention, corrective action, environmental responsibility, and regulatory awareness. Students should review how spill prevention planning, containment, release response, corrective action, and tank system responsibilities fit into the broader environmental protection framework. These concepts are important for technicians and installers working around petroleum storage systems.

Students should also review the inspector health and safety guide for hazard awareness. Tank system work can involve flammable vapors, confined or restricted spaces, contaminated soil or water, pressurized equipment, electrical hazards, moving vehicles, excavation conditions, slips and falls, and exposure to petroleum products. Safety awareness is a key part of responsible tank system work.

State Requirements

The ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 exam is a national ICC certification exam. It supports credentialing for professionals involved in aboveground storage tank installation, retrofitting, fuel storage system work, petroleum equipment service, and related compliance activities.

Employment, licensing, registration, or recognition as an AST installer, tank system technician, petroleum equipment contractor, retrofit technician, fuel system installer, or compliance professional may depend on the requirements of a state agency, environmental agency, fire marshal, local jurisdiction, employer, contractor licensing board, or authority having jurisdiction. Additional approvals, company licensing, technician licensing, experience, training, insurance, continuing education, or state-specific credentials may apply.

This book package focuses on the study references for the ICC U5 exam. Students should use the listed books and regulations to prepare for the technical exam content while also following the requirements of the jurisdiction, agency, employer, or authority connected to the work they plan to perform.

Reference Books

• PEI/RP 200 Recommended Practice for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling, PEI, 2019
  A recommended practice used to study aboveground storage system installation for motor vehicle fueling, including tank placement, foundations, supports, piping, venting, dispensing equipment, emergency controls, spill containment, overfill prevention, equipment protection, and installation documentation.
• NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018
  A flammable and combustible liquids reference used to study liquid classification, storage safety, fire prevention, tank and container requirements, spill control, separation, ignition source control, and safeguards for flammable and combustible liquid storage.
• NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2018
  A motor fuel dispensing facility reference used to study fuel dispensing system requirements, fueling area safety, dispenser installation concepts, emergency shutoff provisions, repair garage provisions, fire safety, and coordination of fueling equipment with tank systems.
• EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of USTs
  An environmental regulatory reference used to study technical standards, release prevention concepts, release detection awareness, corrective action responsibilities, owner and operator requirements, and environmental compliance concepts for regulated tank systems.
• EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 112 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
  A spill prevention reference used to study SPCC concepts, spill prevention planning, oil storage safeguards, containment, discharge prevention, response planning, and environmental protection requirements related to oil and petroleum storage facilities.
• EPA 910/B-92/001 Health and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors, Student’s Guide
  A safety training reference used to study inspector health and safety, petroleum hazards, site safety, hazard recognition, personal protective equipment concepts, vapor concerns, contaminated media awareness, and safe work practices around tank systems.

Test Information and Study Materials

The U5 exam requires students to study aboveground storage tank installation and retrofitting as a technical, safety-focused subject. Students should begin by understanding the major parts of an AST fueling system. These may include the tank, support system, foundation, fill piping, vent piping, product piping, dispensing equipment, emergency controls, spill containment, overfill prevention, valves, gauges, labeling, and protective devices.

Installation practices should receive focused study time. Students should review tank location, supports, foundations, collision protection, equipment access, piping layout, venting, dispenser connections, and system startup considerations. Installation questions often require students to understand how the system is assembled and why specific protections are required.

Retrofitting topics should also be studied carefully. Retrofitting may involve modifying existing tank systems, upgrading components, adding spill or overfill prevention, improving containment, replacing piping, adjusting venting, adding emergency controls, or bringing equipment into alignment with current requirements. Students should understand that retrofit work must consider the existing system condition, compatibility of components, safety during work, and compliance with applicable requirements.

Flammable and combustible liquid safety should be part of every study schedule. Students should understand liquid hazards, vapor behavior, ignition sources, separation, storage limitations, fire prevention, spill control, and emergency response concepts. NFPA 30 helps students study the broader hazards associated with storing and handling these liquids.

Motor fuel dispensing facility topics should be reviewed through NFPA 30A. Students should study dispenser installation concepts, emergency shutoffs, fueling area safety, vehicle traffic exposure, repair garage conditions, fuel transfer, electrical coordination, and operational safeguards. AST systems used for motor vehicle fueling must be understood as part of a complete fueling facility.

Environmental protection topics should be reviewed through EPA materials. Students should study spill prevention, secondary containment, discharge prevention, corrective action concepts, owner and operator responsibilities, release response, and the purpose of environmental regulations. Fuel storage system work must protect both public safety and the environment.

Health and safety topics should not be overlooked. Students should review hazard recognition, flammable vapor concerns, petroleum exposure, site safety, personal protective equipment concepts, confined or restricted space awareness, traffic hazards, excavation hazards where applicable, and safe inspection practices. Tank system work can present serious hazards, and technician safety is part of responsible preparation.

The best study strategy for a closed-book exam combines reading, repetition, and active recall. Students should create summaries of major topics, review key definitions, write out system component functions, quiz themselves on hazards and safety concepts, and practice explaining installation requirements without looking at the book. The goal is to understand the material well enough to apply it from memory during the exam.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 exam by organizing the key references needed for focused study. This book package supports students who want to build familiarity with aboveground storage tank installation, AST retrofitting, motor vehicle fueling systems, flammable and combustible liquid safety, environmental regulations, spill prevention, and tank system safety.

Closed book exams reward students who understand the material before exam day. Many students are used to open-book code exams, but the U5 closed-book format requires a different study rhythm. Students should use the references to build memory, strengthen concept recognition, and understand how installation and safety requirements work together.

This package gives students the books and regulatory materials needed to study the major U5 exam topics. PEI/RP 200 supports AST installation and retrofitting preparation. NFPA 30 supports flammable and combustible liquid safety. NFPA 30A supports motor fuel dispensing facility and repair garage requirements. EPA materials support spill prevention, corrective action, environmental compliance, and inspector safety awareness.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and exam-focused. Students can use this package to create a study schedule, review major topics, organize the references by subject, and become more comfortable with AST installation and retrofitting language. While no book package can guarantee an exam result, organized preparation can help students improve familiarity, reduce uncertainty, and approach the U5 exam with a stronger plan.

FAQ Section

What exam does this book package help me prepare for?

This package helps students prepare for the ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 exam. It is focused on aboveground storage tank installation, retrofitting, motor vehicle fueling systems, flammable and combustible liquid safety, environmental compliance, and tank system safety.

What books and references are included in this package?

This package includes PEI/RP 200, NFPA 30, NFPA 30A, EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74, EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 112, and EPA 910/B-92/001 Health and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors, Student’s Guide.

Is the ICC U5 AST Installation / Retrofitting exam open book?

No. The ICC AST Installation / Retrofitting U5 exam is identified as a closed book test. Students should study the references thoroughly and prepare to apply the material without relying on reference lookup during the exam.

What topics should I study for the U5 exam?

Students should study AST installation practices, retrofitting, tank placement, foundations, supports, piping, venting, motor vehicle fueling systems, emergency shutoffs, spill containment, overfill prevention, flammable and combustible liquid hazards, environmental compliance, spill prevention, corrective action concepts, and inspector safety.

Which reference is focused on aboveground storage systems for motor vehicle fueling?

PEI/RP 200 is the recommended practice focused on installation of aboveground storage systems for motor vehicle fueling. Students should study it closely for AST installation and retrofitting preparation.

Why are NFPA 30 and NFPA 30A included?

NFPA 30 supports study of flammable and combustible liquid storage safety, while NFPA 30A supports study of motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garages. Both references help students understand the fire safety environment surrounding AST fueling systems.

Why are EPA references included?

The EPA references support study of spill prevention, corrective action, environmental compliance, owner and operator responsibilities, and health and safety concepts related to tank system work.

Does this package include a course?

This product is a book package. It includes the listed books and references for exam preparation.

Does this package include pricing?

Pricing is not listed on this page because no package price was provided for this product.

Can this package guarantee that I will pass the exam?

No. This package does not guarantee an exam result. It is designed to support preparation by helping students study the required references, organize closed-book review, and build confidence with AST installation and retrofitting topics.