Homeowners Guide to Heating OilTank Systems
Most tanks used for domestic heating oil are steel or composite material containers that hold about 1000 litres (200 gallons) and weigh about 1000 kilograms (1 ton) when full. Their tall, narrow shape lets them easily pass through standard doorways, but it also makes them fairly unstable unless they have proper, secure supports to keep them from tipping over.
Recommendations:
- Your oil tank should be installed and labelled to show that it meets national construction standards. These standards include
- National Standard of Canada’s CAN/ULC-S602, Aboveground Steel Tanks for the Storage of Combustible Liquids Intended to Be Used as Heating and/or Generator Fuels
- Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada’s ULC/ORD C80, Aboveground Non-metallic Tanks for Fuel Oil
- Consider an innovative tank. Manufacturers use a number of technologies to produce tanks that have a longer life. These include double-walled tanks, fibreglass tanks, composite plastic/metal tanks, lined tanks, stainless steel tanks, and heavier-walled, 2.5-mm (12 guage) steel tanks. They may come in different shapes to enhance stability. They may feature a different oil outlet type to prevent water accumulation in the tank. They may include an anti-siphon device or a fuel safety valve to prevent oil from spilling if the supply line is broken. It is recommended that you investigate these options when purchasing a new or replacement tank. The initial cost may be higher, but tank service life is usually longer.
- Check if your insurance company will recognize the longer service life of these tanks. Some progressive firms even offer a premium reduction for safety features such as secondary containment (i.e. double-walled).
- Your tank should be installed by a trained installer. Domestic heating oil tanks are to be installed in accordance with
- Canadian Standards Association’s CSA B-139, Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment (latest recognized edition)
- National Fire Code of Canada (latest edition)
Make sure that your installer is following these codes. Also, check to see if your installer has received training on these codes. All domestic heating oil tank systems should be inspected regularly by a heating service professional.
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