(1) Records. Owners and operators must maintain records of the following in accordance with the applicable requirements of this chapter:

(a) Installations of UST systems and UST system components (WAC 173-360A-0300);

(b) Assessments of corrosion potential (WAC 173-360A-0310 (3)(c));

(c) Upgrades of existing UST systems (WAC 173-360A-0320);

(d) Upgrades of previously deferred UST systems (WAC 173-360A-0330);

(e) Compatibility of UST system components (WAC 173-360A-0350);

(f) Periodic walkthrough inspections (WAC 173-360A-0420);

(g) Tests of cathodic protection systems (WAC 173-360A-0430(2));

(h) Rectifier inspections (WAC 173-360A-0430(3));

(i) Internal inspections of lined tanks (WAC 173-360A-0440);

(j) Periodic monitoring and tightness tests of containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping (WAC 173-360A-0450);

(k) Periodic monitoring and tightness tests of spill prevention equipment (WAC 173-360A-0460);

(l) Inspections of overfill prevention equipment (WAC 173-360A-0470);

(m) Operation and maintenance, including tests, of release detection equipment (WAC 173-360A-0480);

(n) Repairs of UST system components (WAC 173-360A-0490);

(o) Tightness tests of secondary containment areas of tanks and piping used for interstitial monitoring (WAC 173-360A-0490 (4)(c));

(p) Current operation and maintenance plans (WAC 173-360A-0545);

(q) Currently designated operators and training (WAC 173-360A-0560);

(r) Compliance with release detection requirements (WAC 173-360A-0600);

(s) Site assessments, including site checks (WAC 173-360A-0730);

(t) Investigation and cleanup of confirmed releases (WAC 173-360A-0750(4) and 173-340-850); and

(u) Compliance with financial responsibility requirements (WAC 173-360A-1040).

(2) Retention of records. Records must be maintained for the period specified by the rules in effect at the time the records were created.

(3) Availability of records. Owners and operators must make all records required under subsection (1) of this section readily available for inspection upon request by the department.

(4) Transfer of records. Owners and operators must transfer all records required under subsection (1) of this section to new owners and operators.

(5) Service providers. Service providers must maintain records of their certification in accordance with WAC 173-360A-0940 (1)(b).