Initial Fuel Storage Tank Evaluation
Above ground tanks
Vent Pipe
Proper size? ....................................................................................Yes ...... No
Pitched toward tank? .......................................................................Yes ...... No
Proper material? ..............................................................................Yes ...... No
In good condition? ...........................................................................Yes ...... No
Vent visible from fill? ........................................................................Yes ...... No
Vent alarm installed? .......................................................................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:___________________________________________________________________
Oil Lines
Line size?____________________
Proper material? ..............................................................................Yes ......No
Oil lines encapsulated? ...................................................................Yes ......No
Working shutoff at tank? ..................................................................Yes ...... No
OSV installed? .................................................................................Yes ...... No
Lines properly connected back to burner? ......................................Yes ...... No
Outside exposed lines insulated? .....................................NA ......Yes ...... No
Any compression fittings?................................................................Yes ...... No
Oil filter properly installed? ..............................................................Yes ...... No
Fusible valves properly located? .....................................................Yes ...... No
System checked for oil leaks? .........................................................Yes ...... No
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
This tank is acceptable for fuel delivery. .Yes .....No
This tank will be acceptable for delivery once the following defects are corrected:
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Inspected by:______________________________________ Date: ________________________
Company:________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Town:______________________________________
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Revised January2020