What license or certification is appropriate for removal of underground storage tanks?
Removal of underground storage tanks requires the Hazardous Substance Certification in addition to the appropriate license classification. An “A” General Engineering Contractor is appropriate to install and/or remove underground storage tanks for any purpose whatsoever at any location. A C-36 Plumbing Contractor is appropriate to install and/or remove any underground storage tank that provides a service to a building. This includes storage tanks for service stations. A C-61/D-40 Limited Specialty Service Station Equipment Contractor is appropriate to install and/or remove underground fuel storage tanks with a capacity of up to 20,000 gallons at service stations or any other site. A “B” General Building Contractor is appropriate to install and/or remove an underground storage tank only if such work is performed within the meaning of B&P section 7057, the definition of a general building contractor.
