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Inspection of Home Heating Oil Above Ground Storage Tanks
Home heating tanks can leak due to improper installation or maintenance can adversely affect the environment and can lead to costly cleanups for the homeowner and the State. To avoid expensive oil spills, install new heating oil tank systems in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Code Standard 31 entitled "Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment" and perform routine maintenance on both old and new tank systems.
The following checklist can aid you in proper maintenance of your home heating tank system. A diagram of a typical above ground home heating oil tank is provided.
Ask the following questions and if the answer to any of them is "NO," contact your oil dealer or burner technician. (It is best to contact a certified professional to correct the problem. Do not attempt to correct problems yourself.)
Are tank legs and foundation stable?
Is the tank surface free of rust, weeps, or excessive denting?
Is the area around the filter and valves free of drips or signs of leakage?
Are the oil lines between the tank and the furnace enclosed in protective tubing? Click here for additional information on Copper Tubing.
Is the tank protected from falling snow or ice?
Is the tank vent unclogged and free of ice, snow, corrosion, or insect nests?
Does the tank system have a vent alarm and is it working properly? (Ask oil delivery person if the alarm whistles when full.) Click here for additional information on Vent Alarms.
Are the areas around the fill pipe and vent pipe free of signs of spills?
Are you using an average amount of oil for your system? (Using more oil than normal usually indicates a problem with your system.)
For additional information call (410) 537-3442 (Compliance)
As with all oil tank systems, call the Maryland Department of the Environment, Emergency Response Division at 1-866-633-4686 (24 hours) in case of a spill.
