Petro Classroom Continuing Education Courses

Do Petro Classroom Tank Installation, Decommissioning and AST Courses Qualify for PE Continuing Education?

At Energy & Environmental Advisors Inc. (DBA Petro Classroom), we provide technical training for professionals working in the petroleum storage tank industry—particularly those involved in installation, decommissioning, testing, inspection, and regulatory compliance for underground and aboveground storage tank systems.

Professional Engineers frequently ask whether our courses can count toward their continuing education (CEU or PDH) requirements. The answer: While the UST Class A/B/C Operator course does not qualify, our Installation, Decommissioning, and AST courses often do—because they are technical in nature and meet the educational objectives required by engineering boards for continuing professional competence.

Why These Courses Qualify

Petro Classroom’s contractor courses are built around the same technical reference materials used for ICC’s national certification exams for UST and AST professionals. These include recognized industry standards, codes, and federal regulations such as:

• PEI/RP100 – Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems

• API 1604 – Removal and Disposal of Used Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks

• NFPA 30 & NFPA 30A – Flammable and Combustible Liquids Codes

• EPA 40 CFR 280 – Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for UST Owners/Operators

• OSHA 29 CFR – Health and Safety Standards for Tank Work Environments

• EPA 40 CFR 112.7 – Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Requirements for Aboveground Storage Tanks

• STI SP001 – Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks (Steel Tank Institute)

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These are the same core references cited by the International Code Council’s (ICC) UST/AST Examination Information Bulletin—the foundation for professional licensing and certification in multiple states. Each Petro Classroom course covers these industry standards, federal and state regulatory requirements, and practical field applications in a structured, documented format.

Meeting State PE CEU/PDH Standards

State engineering boards typically require that qualifying continuing education:

• Is technical in nature and relevant to the engineer’s area of practice

• Enhances professional competence and understanding of industry standards

• Covers applicable codes, regulations, and safety practices

• Provides verifiable documentation of completion

Petro Classroom courses meet each requirement. Participants receive completion certificates with permanent online records, ensuring easy documentation for state audits and renewal reporting.

Takeaway for PEs

If you’re a Professional Engineer working in petroleum storage tanks, environmental compliance, or facility engineering, Petro Classroom courses can help you maintain licensure while deepening your technical expertise. Explore our training library at www.petroclassroom.com or email support@petroclassroom.com to confirm CEU/PDH applicability for your state. Advance your credentials. Strengthen your technical foundation. Choose Petro Classroom.