Storage Tank Inspection Forms
Initial Evaluation
(in ground)
All NORA inspection forms at: noraweb.org/storage-tanks
50 National Oilheat Research Alliance
Download at:
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Routine Fuel Storage Tank
Evaluation In ground tanks
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Town_______________________________ State _____________ Zip __________________
Telephone ( )______________________Email____________________________________
Tank
Any evidence of historic oil spills? .....................................................Yes ...........No
Amount of oil in the tank?_______________gallons
Is there water in the tank? .................................................................Yes ...........No
If yes, how many inches?_______________inches
Coments:___________________________________________________________________
Fill Pipe
In good condition? .............................................................................Yes ...........No
Positioned to avoid buildup of water and snow? ...............................Yes ...........No
Fill cap in place and in good condition?.............................................Yes ...........No
Fill properly identified?.......................................................................Yes ...........No
Coments:___________________________________________________________________
Vent Pipe
In good condition? .............................................................................Yes ...........No
Vent cap in place and in good condition? ..........................................Yes ...........No
Positioned to avoid buildup of water and snow? ...............................Yes ...........No
Coments:___________________________________________________________________
Oil Lines
Shutoff at wall? ..................................................................................Yes ...........No
All lines properly connected to burner? .............................................Yes ...........No
Outside exposed lines insulated? ......................................................Yes ...........No ... N/A
Coments:___________________________________________________________________
This tank is acceptable for fuel delivery. . Yes ........ No
Comments:______________________________________________________________
Inspected by:________________________________________ Date: ______________
Revised January 2020
Initial Evaluation
(above ground)
Routine Evaluation
(above ground)
Routine Evaluation
(in ground)
Delivery Report
(in ground)
Delivery Report
(above ground)
Appendix I
The NORA recommended tank inspection form templates, designed to address the most
common tank configurations, can be found at NORAweb.org/storage-tanks.
Companies are encouraged to use these forms and modify if necessary, to meet their
specific policies and procedures.
When a problem situation is noted, the customer should be advised and recommendations
and/or a proposal for corrections should be provided.