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There are several factors that may affect the lifespan of your domestic heating oil storage system. They include, but are not limited to, the tank’s type, age, location, outlet type, support base, line protection, and maintenance. This following questionnaire will help you, the homeowner, to identify any potential problems with your oil storage system and determine your comfort level with the risks associated with them. Note that this assessment of potential risks does not guarantee that an incident will not occur in the future. It is merely a self-evaluation guide to assist you in your decision-making process. Items indicated with an asterisk (*) apply to unprotected steel tanks only.

This checklist is provided by the Government of Nova Scotia.

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Point Oil Tank System Checkup
1-Tags on oil tank
— Does the tank have a tag showing it has been constructed to meet national standards?
2-Signs of damage of the tank
— Is the tank free from visual signs of damage?
3-Vent and fill pipes installations
— Do the vent and fill pipes exit your home in the case of an inside installation?Yes
4-Fuel filter location
— Is the fuel filter located inside the home?
5-Tank's place relative to the ground
— Is the tank fully above ground (no partially buried components)?
6-Fuel transfer from old to new
— Has fuel been transferred from an old tank to a new tank?*
7-Tank shell thickness
— Is the tank shell thickness greater than 14 gauge steel?*
8-Tank's age
— Is the tank less than 15 years old?*
9-Tank's outlet
— Does the tank have a bottom feed outlet?
10-Tank installation's place
— Is the tank installed inside?
11-Tank's position
— Has the tank been installed vertically?
12-Oil line
— Does the oil line run on top of the basement floor?
13-Vent whistle or alarm
— Does the tank have a vent whistle or alarm?
14-Tank equipment: line protector
— Is the tank equipped with an outlet valve/line protector?
15-Oil level gauge protector
— Is the tank equipped with an oil-level gauge protector?
16-Anchoring device
— Is the tank equipped with an anchoring device?
17-Tank's painting with a corrosion resistant coating
— Is the tank painted with a corrosion resistant coating?*
18-Tank's internal composition
— Does the tank have an internal corrosion resistant coating?*
19-Water remove routine
— Do you routinely remove any water/sludge buildup in the tank?*
20-System equipment: leak detection
— Is the system equipped with secondary containment or leak detection devices?
21-Maintenance service agreement
— Do you have a maintenance service agreement with your oil provider?