{"product_id":"icc-ust-decommissioning-u2-book-package","title":"ICC UST Decommissioning - U2 - Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eICC UST Decommissioning - U2 - Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC UST Decommissioning - U2 - Book Package is designed for students preparing for the ICC UST Decommissioning U2 exam using the listed underground storage tank installation, closure, EPA technical standards, corrective action, and inspector safety references. This package includes \u003cem\u003eRP100 UST Installation: Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems, 2017\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePEI\/RP 1700-18 Recommended Practices for the Closure of Underground Storage Tank and Shop-Fabricated Aboveground Storage Tank Systems, PEI, 2018\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 and Subpart J, July 2015\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHealth and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors Instructor's and Student Guide, June 1992\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book package supports focused preparation for underground storage tank decommissioning, tank closure, closure planning, site safety, tank cleaning, removal, abandonment, inerting, vapor hazard awareness, excavation safety, contaminated soil awareness, release response, corrective action concepts, closure documentation, sampling coordination, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices around petroleum storage systems. Students preparing for the U2 exam should understand that decommissioning work is not simply removing a tank from the ground. It requires planning, hazard control, environmental awareness, proper procedures, documentation, and compliance with applicable requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUST decommissioning is a technical and safety-sensitive discipline. Underground tanks may contain flammable vapors, petroleum residue, sludge, contaminated water, contaminated soil, or unknown conditions. The work can involve excavation, confined or restricted space hazards, heavy equipment, utility conflicts, vapor testing, tank cleaning, piping removal, disposal coordination, and environmental reporting. Students preparing for this exam should study the references with attention to both the technical closure process and the health and safety responsibilities of personnel working around tank systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is useful for petroleum equipment contractors, UST decommissioning technicians, tank removal contractors, environmental compliance personnel, environmental consultants, fuel system service professionals, tank inspectors, site safety personnel, facility owners, code students, and individuals preparing for ICC certification. The listed references help students study closure and decommissioning from multiple angles: recommended installation knowledge, closure practice, EPA regulatory requirements, corrective action, and inspector safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U2 exam is identified as a closed book test. Students should use the books to build strong understanding before exam day rather than depending on looking up answers during the exam. Preparation should focus on the major concepts, safe work procedures, regulatory themes, and practical steps involved in taking a UST system out of service properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e RP100 UST Installation: Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems, 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEI\/RP 1700-18 Recommended Practices for the Closure of Underground Storage Tank and Shop-Fabricated Aboveground Storage Tank Systems, PEI, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 and Subpart J, July 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Health and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors Instructor's and Student Guide, June 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e UST decommissioning, tank closure, tank removal, closure-in-place concepts, vapor hazard awareness, tank cleaning, inerting, excavation safety, contaminated media awareness, corrective action concepts, regulatory compliance, closure documentation, and safe work practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC UST Decommissioning U2 exam focuses on technical knowledge related to underground storage tank closure and decommissioning. Students preparing for this exam should study the listed references to build familiarity with tank system construction, closure procedures, safety hazards, environmental requirements, corrective action concepts, and documentation responsibilities connected to UST decommissioning work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUST decommissioning questions may involve tank removal, closure planning, notification concepts, piping removal, product removal, tank cleaning, vapor-freeing, inerting, excavation safety, contaminated soil awareness, release reporting, closure sampling coordination, disposal considerations, site restoration, and safe handling of petroleum-contaminated materials. Students should understand the sequence of work and the reason each step matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEI\/RP 1700-18 is a key reference for closure of underground storage tank and shop-fabricated aboveground storage tank systems. Students should study closure planning, safety precautions, removal procedures, cleaning, purging, inerting, excavation considerations, tank handling, piping closure, temporary closure concepts, permanent closure concepts, abandonment in place where applicable, waste handling, documentation, and coordination with regulatory authorities or the authority having jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP100 supports preparation by giving students background in underground liquid storage system installation. Even though the U2 exam is focused on decommissioning, students benefit from understanding how UST systems are installed, including tank placement, bedding, backfill, piping, venting, spill prevention equipment, overfill prevention equipment, corrosion protection, and system components. A technician who understands how a system was built is better prepared to understand how it should be safely removed, closed, or retrofitted out of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 and Subpart J supports regulatory study. Students should review technical standards, release prevention concepts, release detection awareness, release reporting, investigation, corrective action, closure, owner and operator responsibilities, and recordkeeping. Subpart J is especially important for operator training concepts and UST compliance responsibilities. The EPA health and safety training guide supports awareness of hazards that may be encountered during inspection, closure, excavation, and tank-related work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should prepare for scenario-based questions. A question may describe a tank scheduled for permanent closure, an excavation condition, a suspected release, vapor hazard concerns, contaminated soil, a tank that must be cleaned before removal, or a site that requires documentation. The student must recognize the issue, understand the proper concept, and select the best answer from memory because the exam is identified as closed book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eClosed Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC UST Decommissioning U2 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 material before exam day, building memory around major closure concepts, and recognizing how safety practices, environmental compliance, and tank decommissioning procedures work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed book testing requires a different study approach than open book code exams. Students should still study the references thoroughly, but the goal is to retain the major principles, sequence of work, definitions, hazards, procedures, and compliance concepts. Students should review topic summaries, create flashcards, use practice questions, and explain decommissioning steps without looking at the books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helpful closed-book strategy is to group the material by work phase. Students can study pre-closure planning first, then site safety, then product removal, then vapor hazard control, then tank cleaning and inerting, then excavation and removal, then contaminated media awareness, then closure documentation, then regulatory reporting and corrective action. Organizing the material this way helps students understand UST decommissioning as a complete process rather than a list of unrelated requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should pay special attention to recurring UST closure concepts such as permanent closure, temporary closure, closure in place, tank removal, vapor testing, explosive atmosphere hazards, flammable vapors, petroleum residue, sludge, contaminated soil, groundwater concerns, release reporting, corrective action, waste handling, and site safety. These subjects are central to decommissioning work and should be reviewed repeatedly before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC UST Decommissioning U2 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 book, and creating a study plan that supports closed-book recall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical preparation path begins with PEI\/RP 1700-18. Students should study recommended practices for closure of underground storage tank systems and shop-fabricated aboveground storage tank systems. Study should include tank closure planning, removal procedures, cleaning, purging, inerting, excavation precautions, site safety, piping closure, tank handling, waste management concepts, abandonment in place where applicable, and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should then review RP100 to understand how underground liquid storage systems are installed. Decommissioning work often requires identifying system components, understanding piping layouts, recognizing spill and overfill equipment, evaluating venting, locating containment components, and understanding how the tank was installed. This installation knowledge supports safer and more accurate closure work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 and Subpart J should be studied for technical standards, corrective action requirements, owner and operator responsibilities, closure concepts, release reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping. Students should understand how environmental compliance connects to decommissioning and why closure work may require documentation, sampling coordination, and response if contamination is discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe health and safety training guide should be reviewed throughout the study process. Tank decommissioning can involve flammable atmospheres, oxygen-deficient conditions, petroleum exposure, contaminated soil, heavy equipment, excavation hazards, traffic hazards, slips and falls, and personal protective equipment concerns. Safety awareness is not a separate topic; it is part of every stage of decommissioning work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reviewing the references, students should practice answering questions without looking at the books. The goal is to read a decommissioning scenario, identify the hazard or compliance issue, and apply the correct principle from memory. Students pursuing UST decommissioning, petroleum equipment work, environmental compliance, or tank removal responsibilities should also follow the requirements of the jurisdiction, employer, state agency, or authority having jurisdiction connected to the work they plan to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC UST Decommissioning U2 exam is a national ICC certification exam. It supports credentialing for professionals involved in underground storage tank closure, tank removal, decommissioning, petroleum equipment work, environmental compliance, and fuel storage system safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployment, licensing, registration, or recognition as a UST decommissioning contractor, tank removal technician, petroleum equipment contractor, environmental compliance technician, closure professional, or tank system inspector may depend on the requirements of a state environmental agency, fire marshal, local jurisdiction, employer, contractor licensing board, or authority having jurisdiction. Additional approvals, company licensing, technician licensing, field experience, training, continuing education, insurance, or state-specific credentials may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book package focuses on the study references for the ICC U2 exam. Students should use the listed references to prepare for the technical exam content while also following the requirements of the jurisdiction, agency, employer, or authority connected to the UST systems they close, remove, inspect, or service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRP100 UST Installation: Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA recommended practice used to study underground liquid storage system installation, including tank handling, excavation, bedding, backfill, piping, venting, spill prevention equipment, overfill prevention equipment, containment components, corrosion protection, and installation documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePEI\/RP 1700-18 Recommended Practices for the Closure of Underground Storage Tank and Shop-Fabricated Aboveground Storage Tank Systems, PEI, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA closure and decommissioning reference used to study tank removal, closure planning, cleaning, purging, inerting, excavation precautions, piping closure, abandonment in place where applicable, tank handling, waste considerations, safety practices, and closure documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 and Subpart J, July 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA federal regulatory reference used to study UST technical standards, owner and operator responsibilities, release prevention, release detection, corrective action, reporting, investigation, closure, recordkeeping, and operator training-related compliance provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors Instructor's and Student Guide, June 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA safety training reference used to study inspector health and safety, petroleum hazards, flammable vapor concerns, contaminated soil and water awareness, excavation hazards, personal protective equipment concepts, safe work practices, and hazard recognition around tank systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U2 exam requires students to study UST decommissioning as a technical, environmental, and safety-focused subject. Students should begin by understanding the major parts of a UST system, including the tank, piping, venting, spill prevention equipment, overfill prevention equipment, containment components, corrosion protection, monitoring equipment, dispensers, and related facility equipment. Knowing the system layout helps students understand what must be addressed during closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure planning should receive focused study time. Students should understand why planning matters before field work begins. Planning may involve identifying the tank system, reviewing records, coordinating with the owner or operator, understanding site conditions, identifying utilities, preparing for product removal, planning excavation work, arranging disposal, considering vapor hazards, and coordinating required notifications or documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank cleaning, purging, and inerting are important decommissioning topics. Students should understand that petroleum tanks can contain dangerous vapors and residues even after product has been removed. Study should include vapor hazard awareness, explosive atmosphere concerns, ignition source control, cleaning concepts, inerting concepts, and safe tank handling. These topics are central to protecting workers and the public during tank closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcavation and removal should also be studied carefully. Students should review excavation hazards, soil conditions, underground utilities, tank lifting and handling, piping removal, worker protection, equipment access, and site control. UST removal often involves heavy equipment and changing site conditions, so safety procedures and communication are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContaminated media awareness should be part of every study schedule. Decommissioning may reveal petroleum-stained soil, petroleum odors, contaminated water, damaged tanks, leaking piping, or evidence of a release. Students should understand the importance of identifying suspected releases, following reporting procedures, coordinating sampling where required, and supporting corrective action processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulatory compliance should be studied through EPA Part 280. Students should review closure requirements, reporting, recordkeeping, corrective action concepts, owner and operator responsibilities, and release response. Decommissioning work must be documented properly because tank closure can affect regulatory status, environmental liability, and future property use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth and safety topics should be reviewed repeatedly. Students should study flammable vapors, oxygen deficiency, toxic exposure, petroleum product hazards, contaminated soil and water, excavation hazards, confined or restricted space concerns, vehicle traffic, slips and falls, electrical hazards, and personal protective equipment concepts. Safety is one of the most important themes in UST closure work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best study strategy for a closed-book exam combines reading, repetition, and active recall. Students should summarize major topics, review key definitions, quiz themselves on closure steps, create study cards for safety and compliance concepts, and practice explaining decommissioning procedures without looking at the references. The goal is to understand the material well enough to apply it from memory during the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the ICC UST Decommissioning U2 exam by organizing the key references needed for focused study. This book package supports students who want to build familiarity with UST closure, tank removal, decommissioning procedures, petroleum equipment systems, EPA technical standards, corrective action concepts, and jobsite safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed book exams reward students who understand the material before exam day. Many students are used to open-book code exams, but the U2 closed-book format requires a study routine built around retention and concept recognition. Students should use the references to build memory, strengthen understanding, and connect decommissioning procedures with safety and compliance responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package gives students the books and regulatory materials needed to study the major U2 exam topics. PEI\/RP 1700-18 supports closure and decommissioning preparation. RP100 supports understanding of underground storage system installation. EPA Part 280 supports technical standards, corrective action, closure, and operator-related compliance topics. The health and safety guide supports hazard recognition and safe work practices around tank systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 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 UST decommissioning language. While no book package can guarantee an exam result, organized preparation can help students improve familiarity, reduce uncertainty, and approach the U2 exam with a stronger plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat exam does this book package help me prepare for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package helps students prepare for the ICC UST Decommissioning U2 exam. It is focused on underground storage tank closure, tank removal, decommissioning, petroleum system safety, EPA compliance, corrective action concepts, and health and safety awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat books and references are included in this package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes RP100 UST Installation, PEI\/RP 1700-18, EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 280.10-280.74 and Subpart J, and \u003cem\u003eHealth and Safety Training for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors Instructor's and Student Guide, June 1992\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC U2 UST Decommissioning exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ICC UST Decommissioning U2 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat topics should I study for the U2 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should study UST closure, decommissioning, tank removal, closure in place, tank cleaning, purging, inerting, vapor hazards, excavation safety, contaminated soil awareness, release reporting, corrective action concepts, closure documentation, EPA requirements, and health and safety procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhich reference is focused on tank closure?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEI\/RP 1700-18 is the recommended practice focused on closure of underground storage tank and shop-fabricated aboveground storage tank systems. Students should study it closely for decommissioning preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy is RP100 included in a decommissioning package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP100 helps students understand how underground liquid storage systems are installed. This background supports decommissioning because technicians need to recognize system components, piping, venting, containment, backfill, and installation features during closure work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy are EPA requirements included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPA requirements support study of UST technical standards, release reporting, corrective action, closure, recordkeeping, owner and operator responsibilities, and compliance concepts that may apply during decommissioning work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include a course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a book package. It includes the listed books and references for exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include pricing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing is not listed on this page because no package price was provided for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan this package guarantee that I will pass the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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 UST decommissioning topics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46122984833081,"sku":null,"price":1545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/ICC-USTDecommissioning-U2-BOOKS.jpg?v=1782932781","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/icc-ust-decommissioning-u2-book-package","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}