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Routine Fuel Storage Tank
Evaluation Above ground tanks
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Town_______________________________ State _____________ Zip __________________
Telephone ( )______________________Email___________________________________
Tank
Tank securely mounted in flood prone areas? .................................Yes ..... No ....N/A
Any evidence of historic oil spills? ...................................................Yes ..... No
Tank checked for oil staining? .........................................................Yes ..... No
Amount of oil in the tank?_______________gallons
Is there water in the tank? ...............................................................Yes ...... No
If yes, how many inches?_______________inches
Tank gauge in good condition? ........................................................Yes ...... No
Tank at least 5 feet from burner or other sources of fire or flame? ..Yes ...... No
Evidence of excessive external corrosion? .....................................Yes ...... No
Unused openings properly plugged? ................................................Yes ...... No
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
Fill Pipe
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
Fill properly identified?.....................................................................Yes ...... No
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
Vent Pipe
In good condition? ...........................................................................Yes ...... No
Vent cap & screen in place and in good condition? .........................Yes ...... No
Positioned to avoid buildup of water and snow? .............................Yes ...... No
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
Oil Lines
Apoproved shutoff at tank? ..............................................................Yes ...... No
All lines properly connected to burner? ...........................................Yes ...... No
Outside exposed lines insulated? ....................................................Yes ...... No ....N/A
Comments:___________________________________________________________________
This tank is acceptable for fuel delivery. .Yes .....No
Comments:______________________________________________________________
Inspected by:________________________________________ Date: ______________
56 National Oilheat Research Alliance
Revised January 2020