A : Underground tanks are required to be removed by TSSA registered fuel oil contractors. When you call a contractor, ask for the TSSA registration number. When an underground tank is removed, the soil around the tank must be assessed for contamination and all contamination cleaned.

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.

A : By completing the Underground Fuel Oil Application Form and returning it to TSSA, your tank will become registered. A registration number will be assigned to your tank that you can give to your fuel distributor to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply.

A : Call a TSSA registered fuel oil contractor to help you find and stop the leak and clean up any leaked fuel oil. You are also required to call the Spills Action Centre of the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-268-6060. Your insurance company may also be able to assist you.

A : Because they are buried, it is difficult to tell if the tank is leaking. Some underground tanks may leak for years with very without owners realizing it. If your oil consumption suddenly goes up your tank may have sprung a large leak! There are companies that test underground tanks for leaks. Call your fuel supplier to help you find underground tank testing companies.

A : Once an underground tank stops being used, or where it hasn t been used in two years the underground tank is required to be removed and all contaminated soil cleaned.

underground storage tank or underground storage tank system means one or more stationary devices, including any connected underground pipes, designed to contain an accumulation of petroleum, of which the volume, including the volume of underground pipes, is 10% or more beneath the surface of the grade. DEC's definition is essentially the same as EPA's, although Alaska does not include tanks that store Hazardous Waste. Please see regulations governing UST's (18 AAC 78) for more information.

Nylex recommends that you bury up to one third of the wall height. Any more than this will void your warranty.

Heating oil companies that offer tank protection do not cover the cost of cleanups which may be related to pre-existing tank or oil leaks which are found when a homeowner converts to gas. The entire cleanup cost may not be covered by tank protection. Sellers and potential home buyers should be aware and correct problems with the oil tank to avoid any concerns regarding liability and avoid the possibility of a delay in closing.

A purchase offer contingent on clean soil samples can unravel if soil contamination is discovered. Therefore, many sellers choose to have soil samples collected prior to listing their houses. This applies to both in-service and out-of-service tanks. If the tank has leaked, there is plenty of time to take care of it before offers are made. If testing shows no evidence of leakage, documentation can be presented to a prospective buyer, eliminating the tank as a concern.

No. As long as the tank is still being used and it is not leaking it may remain in place. A prospective buyer may want you to remove or properly abandon it in place, but that is a contractual negotiation between you and the buyer. No. Codes are updated every three years, there is no requirement that existing buildings conform to new codes unless work is being done. This is a contractual negotiation between you and the buyer.

DEC has specific regulations that govern the identification, assessment, cleanup and closure of leaking UST sites. Because of the complex nature of contamination sampling and remediation, we recommend that you refer to Articles 2 and 3 of the UST regulations, 18 AAC 78, and the UST Procedures Manual.

The definition of an UST, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14B-1.6: is any one or combination of tanks, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14B-1.4, including appurtenant pipes, lines, fixtures, and other related equipment, used to contain an accumulation of hazardous substances, the volume of which, including the volume of the appurtenant pipes, lines, fixtures and other related equipment, is 10 percent or more beneath the surface of the ground.

The status of a regulated leaking underground storage tank case can be found in the regulated UST contamination cases list which is now available exclusively on the Internet. This link includes the UST case number, registration number, address, program currently overseeing the case, the case status, and the BUST case manager.

Answer: In most cases no. Nylon hooks built into the tank skin slide under the edges of the tank. The front bungie rests ON TOP of the front tank bracket. Several models require that you may need to lift one end of the tank for ease of installation.