Used Oil Tank Regulations

The recommendations contained herein are considered standard industry practice for tanks constructed to nfpa 31 standard for the installation of oil burning equipment in the united states tank installations must also comply with the national building and fire codes and any local codes that may apply.

Used oil tank regulations.

All aboveground and underground used oil tanks regardless of capacity are subject to the standards of new york state s petroleum bulk storage regulations in part 613 link leaves dec s website including registration of all used oil tanks monthly visual inspection of aboveground tanks and standards for new tank installations. Aboveground home heating oil tanks are primarily regulated by the state of maine oil and solid fuel board. Tanks and containers used to store used oil must be in good condition no severe rusting apparent structural defects or deterioration and not leaking. Used oil filter management and recycling 30 tac chapter 328 subchapter d texas health and safety code chapter 371 subchapter a title 40 code of federal regulations part 279.

If it truly is waste oil that s fine but don t mislabel a tank or drum of used oil. Count it just like any other oil. Standards for the management of used oil. In addition fill pipes used to transfer used oil into underground storage tanks must be labeled or marked clearly with the words used oil as well.

Fire and safety regulations if your tank is connected to a boiler. For more information regarding specific rules pertaining to residential heating oil tanks please contact the oil and solid fuel board at 207 624 8608. Guidelines for the installation of above ground residential oil tanks. Generators are prohibited from storing used oil in units other than tanks containers or rcra permitted units.

The used oil regulations include an exemption from the off specification used oil burner requirements for used oil fired space heaters provided the heater burns only used oil that the owner or operator generates or used oil received from household do it yourself diy used oil generators memo bussard to bosco. Domestic oil storage tank an oil storage tank is considered to be for domestic use if it holds less than 3500 litres supports a single family dwelling i e. If an underground tank is used you must comply with 35 ill. August 20 1998 rcra online.

A house not a block of flats and the oil is used for heating and or cooking purposes. Depending on the oil storage facility size and set up additional rules and.