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How close to a building can I place an oil tank?

Oil Tanks, Fuel Stations, Oil Recycling Banks from Harlequin...
Tanks with a capacity not exceeding 3500 litres should not be fitted any closer than 1.8 metres to non-fire rated (30 mins. min) walls or eaves. Where these clearances cannot be achieved, the protection measures noted in BS 5410 : Part 1 : 1997 must be provided by means of a 30 minutes fire-resistant wall which extends at least 300mm above and beyond the ends of the tank. It will be necessary to protect exposed eaves forming part of a roof within 1.
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How close to a boundary can I place an oil storage tank?

Oil Tanks, Fuel Stations, Oil Recycling Banks from Harlequin...
If the tank is less than 3500 litres, it can be placed within 760mm of a boundary. This distance assumes that there are no flu outlets or buildings between the tank and the boundary. Where these clearances cannot be achieved, the protection measures noted in British Standard BS 5410 : Part 1 : 1997 must be provided by means of a 30 minutes fire-resistant wall which extends at least 300mm above and beyond the ends of the tank.
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How close to a flu outlet can I place an oil tank?

Oil Tanks, Fuel Stations, Oil Recycling Banks from Harlequin...
Tanks with a capacity of less than 3,500 litres should not be placed within 1.8 metres of a flu outlet. Where these clearances cannot be achieved, the protection measures noted in British Standard BS 5410 : Part 1 : 1997 must be provided by means of a 30 minutes fire-resistant wall which extends at least 300mm above and beyond the ends of the tank.
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Can I place an oil tank inside a building or domestic garage?

Oil Tanks, Fuel Stations, Oil Recycling Banks from Harlequin...
Internal oil storage tanks should never be installed in a habitable area, and should always be contained within an enclosed chamber. Detailed requirements exist for the installation of oil storage tanks within habitable buildings and domestic garages. For more information, contact OFTEC.
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How close can I build a house to a well? To a storage tank?

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The Division does not regulate distance between new homes and existing wells or existing tanks. Therefore, we have no minimum distance in this case. However, there are safety and environmental concerns associated with oil and gas wells and there may be occasions when heavy equipment will need to access the well. There is a 100 foot minimum setback requirement from homes for new wells and production equipment.
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What about my oil tank--is it compatible with Bioheat® fuel?

Biodiesel.org - Home Heating Oil
All known oil tanks and systems are compatible with Bioheat® fuel at blends of 20% or less. For higher biodiesel blends, up to and including 100% biodiesel, compatibility will depend on the materials (metals, plastics, and rubber parts) in your tanks, pumps and fuel lines. For blends higher than 20% biodiesel only steel, mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, fluorinated polyethylene fluorinated polypropylene and fiberglass vessels are recommended.
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What do I do with the oil still in the tank?

FAQ's Oil - Tanks Priestley & Sons Oil, LLC
oil dealer or an oil recycler can pump the oil out of the tank. Look in your phone directory under oil or waste oil for the names of companies who perform this service.
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Assuming you have a 275 gallon tank (most of you do), when your gauge reads as shown, your tank contains approximately this many gallons:
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If you have a 275 gallon tank, the following readings indicate that your tank contains approximately this many gallons:
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Should I remove or abandon in place my heating oil tank?

Casie Protank:Quality Environmental Service
If possible, tanks should always be removed and properly recycled. Abandoned tanks become obstacles if future development of the area requires subsurface modification. In instances where structural issues arise, abandonment is a viable option. However, tanks left in the ground will continue to corrode and could eventually result in a sinkhole. Abandoned tanks should be properly cleaned and filled with concrete to minimize future concerns.
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Should I keep my oil tank full during the summer?

Superior Oil - Oil and Oil Price FAQs
Keeping your oil tank nearly full during the summer reduces the amount of condensation that will occur in your tank. Condensation occurs naturally when it is cooler inside the tank compared to the outside temperature. This trapped moisture can lead to bacteria growth and the development of sediment at the bottom of your tank. Our Tank Guard service is also recommended for prolonging the life of your tank.
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How do I know if my heating oil tank is empty?

Morgan Oil Corporation | Virginia
Take a yard stick, or a long, thin stick, insert it in the tank, then measure the inches of oil left on the stick. The amount of oil depends on the size of the tank and the number of inches in it. There are sticks available from us to make this easier. Not all tanks can be stuck, however, if the tank is under the residence, call us to fill it. Some tanks also have gauges on them.
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What do I do if I have an underground oil tank?

Judy Lillico - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Owners must register their oil tank, at no charge, with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. Depending on the age of the tank you will be required to remove it or upgrade it by a certain date.
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Technical Standards & Safety Authority
A : An underground oil tank is a container that is buried and contains fuel oil to be used in appliances, such as furnaces and boilers. Tanks that are in basements are not considered underground tanks.
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What is a heating oil tank?

FAQ's Oil - Tanks Priestley & Sons Oil, LLC
For the purposes of DEQ's program, a heating oil tank is an underground tank used for storing heating fuel for use on site. The heating oil tank is part of a heating oil system that should be maintained and, if necessary, replaced just as roofs, appliances, furnaces and water heaters that require on-going maintenance and are replaced when they are no longer useful. The useful life of an unprotected steel tank is about 20 years.
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Why should a heating oil tank be decommissioned?

FAQ's Oil - Tanks Priestley & Sons Oil, LLC
Underground heating oil tanks are a potential source of contamination of the soil and groundwater, may pose a fire and explosion hazard under certain conditions, and heating oil from leaking underground tanks may impact human health. Underground tanks also corrode and over time may weaken to the point where they can no longer hold fuel.
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What is involved in replacing an oil tank?

Bondtite Tank
Oil tank removal and installation is subject to state safety codes. For example, in Massachusetts the local Fire Chief is the oversight authority, and permits are required for both the removal of the old tank and the installation of the new tank. The proper permits must be obtained and the work must be performed by a Licensed Technician. Please refer to the Replacement Checklist page for details to consider when replacing a leaking oil tank.
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Can I do anything to protect my oil tank?

Bondtite Tank
Water from condensation is the chief cause of internal tank corrosion. Water is heavier than fuel oil, so it settles to the tank bottom. It is generally impractical to try to remove the moisture. The best solution is to treat the tank annually with a liquid corrosion inhibitor. The corrosion inhibitor chemical reacts only with the moisture on the tank bottom and reduces the corrosive activity. Please refer to the Lincoln Laboratory website for corrosion inhibitor information.
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Can anyone install an oil tank - for example could I do it myself?

Tank Change,Domestic & Light Commercial oil storage tanks,UK
The law states that only OFTEC registered companies employing trained technicians are permitted to install or replace domestic and commercial oil tanks. You should also consider that if you were to undertake such a project yourself, or employ a non-registered individual for the purpose, then the tank manufacturers guarantee becomes invalid.
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Why should I leave my oil tank full through the summer?

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When you leave an oil tank only partly full over the summer, you're also leaving a pocket of air inside where water can condense. Moisture is all it takes for bacteria to build up and grow. After the bacteria dies, it falls to the bottom of your tank and helps create sludge - a leading cause of system breakdowns. The condensed water can also corrode your tank and, if it gets into your heating system, it becomes another cause of breakdowns.
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What if my melanoma is in a difficult place like my face or close to my eye?

Melanoma Frequently Asked Questions
In some instances a specialized procedure known as Mohs' surgery may be indicated. This is also available here at Emory Winship.
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What hotels are close to McCormick Place?

Frequently Asked Questions - Visitors
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is connected to the convention center; you can contact them at 312-567-1234. Additionally, the city commuter train service, METRA links many of the downtown hotels with the facility; you can get further information by going to www.metrarail.com. For area hotel listings contact The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau at 877-244-2246, or visit their web site at www.choosechicago.com.
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How close to the power line can I put a building?

GRE Frequently Asked Questions
Generally no buildings are allowed in Great River Energy’s power line right-of-way. Permission may be granted for certain hardship cases; however, written approval from Great River Energy must be obtained.
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When did the building close as a school?

Scotland Street School Museum - FAQ
Scotland Street School closed in 1979. The building now houses Scotland's only Museum of Education, as well as being of world-wide architectural importance.
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Can I get a homestay close to the ELI building?

Frequently Asked Questions
Less than half of the homestays available are within walking distance of the ELI. These are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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What must I do to close, modify or construct a storage tank?

Broward County - Pollution Prevention & Remediation Division
You must submit an application with the appropriate fee, secure approval, and arrange for an inspection prior to installing, modifying, removing or moving storage tanks and storage tank systems. Storage tanks must be properly maintained and licensed until all tanks are properly closed.
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How do you know when to fill my oil tank?

FAQ's
We use a system called “degree-day forecasting.” This industry standard uses a formula based on the previous 24-hour average temperature. We compute the number of “degree days” that have elapsed since your last delivery and schedule automatic deliveries based on your usage patterns for heat and/or hot water. A private weather forecasting service provides daily updates to help us stay on top of current and impending weather conditions.
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Can I get insurance if the home I am buying has an oil tank?

Judy Lillico - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, a home with an exterior tank older than 15 years or an interior tank older than 25 years will not be insured.
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Do I have to decommission my above-ground heating oil tank?

FAQ's Oil - Tanks Priestley & Sons Oil, LLC
Above-ground heating oil tanks are not regulated by the DEQ, so decommissioning and certification are not necessary.
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