Skip to Content. Storage Tanks. Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email. Quick Links. Aboveground fuel oil storage tanks Ontario regulatory bodies prefer the use of aboveground fuel oil storage tanks as they are easier to inspect, reducing the risk of spills and increasing the likelihood of leak detection. Below are FAQs related to aboveground storage tanks: What age do aboveground fuel oil tanks have to be replaced? An existing aboveground fuel oil tank is considered approved, provided the tank was installed in accordance with the code at the time of installation.
As long as the tank is not leaking, there is no age in which the tank must be replaced. Can aboveground tanks labelled "Inside Tank" be installed outdoors? These tanks were certified for indoor use and installing them outdoors would void its approval. Underground fuel oil storage tanks An underground oil tank is a container that is buried and contains fuel oil to be used in appliances, such as furnaces and boilers. Below are FAQs related to below ground storage tanks: How can I tell if my underground tank is leaking?
An existing aboveground tank is considered, by the TSSA, as "approved" provided the tank was installed in accordance with the Ontario Fuel Oil Code that was applicable at the time of installation. If an aboveground tank is not being used, the tank and all associated piping of fluid content must be emptied and vapour-free; but it does not have to be removed unless the tank is of a capacity greater than 2, litres and unused for more than 3 years.
If an aboveground fuel oil tank is removed, the TSSA must be notified; an assessment report must be completed setting out the extent of any fuel that has escaped to the surrounding environment; and any contamination must be cleaned up. All existing aboveground and underground fuel oil storage tank systems are required to undergo annual maintenance unless otherwise specified by manufacturer's instructions , performed by a TSSA certified oil burner technician OBT ; otherwise fuel oil distributors cannot supply fuel oil.
Such services include visually inspecting the tank system for leaks and testing and servicing the oil burning equipment to ensure it is operating properly. It is the property owner's responsibility to arrange for an inspection. Leak test - When level 2 or level 1 leak detection is used, a leak test shall be conducted at least monthly.
Comprehensive inspection - All existing fuel oil storage tanks aboveground and underground and associated appliances furnace, boiler, water heater, etc. Furthermore, a fuel oil distributor is required to prepare a report of each inspection made and retain the report until the next inspection and report are completed.
If "unacceptable conditions" are found and there is an "immediate hazard", the fuel oil distributor is required to immediately cease supplying fuel oil and to take such steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to shut off the supply of oil to the tank facility, system or appliance. If "unacceptable conditions" are found and they do not pose an "immediate hazard", the fuel oil distributor may supply fuel oil provided that the owner of the property takes corrective actions, up to 90 days of receiving notice, to conform to the Code Section 24 of the Fuel Oil Regulation.
However, due to the high number of "unacceptable conditions" being found and the resulting backlog in correcting such conditions, the TSSA extended the 90 day time period to days provided that a variance has been granted to extend the deadline - TSSA Advisory, ref. Fuel Oil Regulations and Codes Ontario has strict regulations and codes governing the handling and storage of fuel oil that require registration of all existing underground fuel oil tanks and dictate their removal or upgrading according to a phased in four year schedule based on the age of the tank.
The Fuel Oil Regulation defines two types of fuel oil storage tanks and a tank system: Aboveground tank - "means a tank that is installed at or above grade level within a building or within a secondary containment, but does not include a tank that is in direct contact with backfill material".
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Download Oil Checklist. Get A No Obligation Quote. Our Address. The tank will be installed outdoors on a gravel-supported cement tank base, with a leak detector system and polyurethane coating to protect against external corrosion and spill containment.
The tank will be installed indoors with a leak detector system and a spill containment tray. The tank is rated as leak-proof and corrosion-free.
Please note the following additional charges for heating oil-related services:. All prices include all material, labour and setup.
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