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Initial Fuel Storage Tank
Evaluation In ground tanks
Page 1
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Town_______________________________ State _____________ Zip __________________
Telephone ( )____________________Email___________________________________
Tank Visual inspection of components to extent possible
Tank location?____________________________________________________
Tank size?_______________gallons
Tank type?____________________
Any evidence of oil spils? ................................................................Yes ..... No
Amount of oil in the tank?_______________gallons
Is there water in the tank? ...............................................................Yes ...... No
If yes, how many inches?_______________inches
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
Fill Pipe
Pipe size______________________
Proper material? ..............................................................................Yes ...... No
In good condition? ...........................................................................Yes ...... No
Positioned to avoid buildup of water and snow? ............................. Yes ...... No
Fill cap (including gasket if applicable) in place/in good condition? ...Yes ...... No
Properly piped, outside at least 2 feet from windows or openings? Yes ...... No
Fill properly identified?.....................................................................Yes ...... No
Other fill pipes on property? ............................................................Yes ...... No
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
Vent Pipe
Proper size? ....................................................................................Yes ...... No
Proper material? ..............................................................................Yes ...... No
In good condition? ...........................................................................Yes ...... No
Vent visible from fill? ........................................................................Yes ...... No
Vent cap in place and in good condition? ........................................Yes ...... No
Positioned to avoid buildup of water and snow? .............................Yes ...... No
Higher than fill pipe? ........................................................................Yes ...... No
Properly piped, outside at least 2 feet from windows or openings ..Yes ...... No
Properly piped, outside at least 5 feet from appliance
air inlets or flue gas outlets? ............................................................Yes ...... No
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
Revised January 2020
National Oilheat Research Alliance 51