Oil Tank Removal and Installation

[The Real BigGuy]

The on-site review of an underground tank removal for leakage is required by state law. It is usually the local Fire Marshall/chief. Arranging this is usually managed by the removal contractor to coordinate schedules. If it is an above ground tank I don’t think you need this over site unless the tank is not on an impervious surface. Anyway, make sure your agreement with the contractor specifies that they are responsible for all permits.


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[secondcurve]

Thanks. It isn’t underground but it is in a crawl space on dirt so maybe the fire department will need to be involved? I’ll leave that to the contractor. If anyone has a contractor recommendation it would be appreciated.

[camp guy]

Check with whoever will be your new supplier. The fewer people involved, the better. Your propane supplier may not actually do the removal, but he may have a business relationship with someone who does removals- everybody will be happy.

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by camp guy

Check with whoever will be your new supplier. The fewer people involved, the better. Your propane supplier may not actually do the removal, but he may have a business relationship with someone who does removals- everybody will be happy.

Right now I’m trying to find that supplier to remove the tank. I’m not taking out the tank to put in propane although that is a possibility. I’m taking out the tank because it is old and I’m afraid it will fail. It’s in a seasonal cottage that isn’t kept open during the winter anymore so I don’t need heat since no one lives there off season. I haven’t paid attention to the tank as the heating system rarely gets used which was a mistake. I’ve got a few emails out to companies that hopefully will be interested in the job.