Thank you for your interest in the STI SP001 Adjunct Certification for API 653 Inspectors.

In preparation for this program you need to do the following:

1. Provide STI with this information

Name: _____________________________________________ ______________ ___

Company: _____________________________________________________________ __
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________
State: _______________________________ Zip: ______________________________
Phone: _______________________________ Fax: ______________________________
API 653 Certificate No. ______________________ Expiration date:__________________________

2. Obtain these documents. You will need to study these materials before performing the online
program. The program highlights important points, but the test questions will be derived from the
entire document. (co-workers may share study materials, but must complete the online certification
individually)
 Steel Tank Institute SP001 Standard, 4th Edition - to obtain, go to
https://www.steeltank.com/Publications/PublicationsIndex/tabid/108/Default.aspx
 Steel Tank Institute R912: Installation Instructions for Shop Fabricated Aboveground
Storage Tanks for Flammable, Combustible Liquids - to obtain, go to
https://www.steeltank.com/Publications/PublicationsIndex/tabid/108/Default.aspx
 Underwriters Laboratories UL 142 Standard, 9th Edition - to obtain, go to
http://www.comm-2000.com/
 Petroleum Equipment Institute, RP200, 2003 revision - to obtain, go to
http://www.pei.org/RP200/
 Morrison Bros. Co. Venting Guide for Aboveground Storage Tanks - to obtain, go to
http://www.morbros.com/Form_Fill.htm

3. After receiving your registration, STI will e-mail to you

 A web link of the test
 User Name and Password.
 Using these, you will be able to pay for the use of the program by credit card and then
begin the program immediately.
 You will then have 48 hours to complete the program (after 48 hours, the program will no
longer be accessible by you).
 The program consists of 11 modules with a PowerPoint presentation followed by 4 quiz
questions. After answering at least 3 of these quiz questions correctly, you will be able to
continue to the next module. The modules must be taken in the order that they appear.
 The final test consists of 30 questions and you must achieve a score of 80% to pass and
obtain the certification.

4. The initial cost of this program will be $250. In exchange for this reduced rate, we ask that you
provide feedback on the program and understand that as is true with any new web-based program,
there may be some small glitches at the beginning. Your patience will be appreciated.

5. Certification of passing an eye exam (visual acuity exam) must be Fax or mail registration to: 

sent to STI prior to the issuance of STI SP001 API 653 Adjunct STI/SFPA 
certificates. The eye exam must be administered by an optometrist, Attn:  Deb Timmerman 
medical doctor, registered nurse or certified physicians assistant and 944 Donata Court 
be no more than 12 months old. An example form is attached, but Lake Zurich, IL  60047 
other formats are acceptable. Phone: 847/438‐8265, ext. 242 
Fax:  847/438‐8766