PEI IMA Grade 9 study plan

Map the fuel storage and dispensing system from tank fill to dispenser nozzle, labeling every component and its safety function

Explain the difference between aboveground and underground storage tank requirements, including secondary containment and leak detection

Identify the key properties of gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels that drive design and safety decisions (flash point, vapor pressure, conductivity)

Describe the purpose and operation of stage I and stage II vapor recovery systems

List the codes and standards that govern fuel storage and dispensing at the national and provincial level

Sequence the installation of a typical underground tank and dispenser system from excavation to commissioning

Specify the inspection points that must be signed off before backfilling and before first fuel delivery

Explain how piping slope, sump design, and spill containment are verified during construction

Describe safe work practices for confined-space entry and hot work near fuel systems

Draft a pre-commissioning checklist for a new fuel dispensing installation

Classify building and structure types by occupancy and construction, and state how each classification affects design loads

Calculate basic dead, live, and environmental loads on a simple structural element using the governing load combinations

Explain the role of foundations, anchorage, and seismic detailing in structures that support fuel and electrical equipment

Identify fire-resistance ratings and separation requirements for structural elements and equipment rooms

Interpret a set of structural and architectural drawings to locate penetrations and supports

Build a testing matrix that matches each fuel, electrical, and fire-safety component to its required test method and acceptance criterion

Explain the difference between commissioning tests, periodic inspections, and maintenance activities

Describe how to document test results, non-conformances, and corrective actions in an inspection record

Outline a preventive maintenance schedule for dispensers, tanks, and leak-detection equipment

Practice interpreting a failed test result and deciding the required follow-up action

Trace the electrical power path from service entrance through panelboards to dispenser and control circuits

Explain hazardous (classified) location zones and how equipment selection and wiring methods change by zone

Describe grounding, bonding, and equipotential requirements for fuel dispensing equipment

Identify the control functions that must be interlocked for safe dispensing (emergency stop, leak detection, overfill protection)

Read and interpret a control system schematic and a hazardous area classification drawing

Select the correct portable fire extinguisher class and size for fuel, electrical, and ordinary combustibles

Explain spill prevention, containment, and response procedures for small and large fuel releases

Describe the environmental protection measures required for stormwater, vapor emissions, and soil and groundwater monitoring

Outline the elements of an emergency response plan for a fuel dispensing facility

Identify the reporting obligations that follow a release or a failed leak-detection test

Locate and cite the specific clauses in the applicable codes that govern tank installation, electrical classification, and fire separation

Explain the hierarchy between national codes, provincial regulations, and local bylaws when requirements conflict

Describe the permit, inspection, and approval process from design through occupancy

Apply code requirements to a building-and-structure design scenario and justify each decision with a citation

Identify common code-compliance gaps found during inspections and how to prevent them

Complete a full-length timed practice exam and score each domain separately

Review every missed question and write the underlying rule or code reference for each

Re-drill the two weakest domains with targeted exercises until scores improve

Summarize the ten highest-risk facts across all domains into a one-page quick-reference sheet

Confirm exam-day logistics, permitted references, and time allocation strategy