PTMAA Summer Newsletter Now Available July 15, 2009

A copy of the PTMAA's Summer 2009 newsletter is now available for download. The newsletter is being mailed out to storage tank owners, operators, registered contractors, and other parties who may be interested in learning about recent developments in the petroleum storage tank industry. If you have not received a copy of this newsletter and would like to request your free copy, please contact the PTMAA office at 1-866-222-8265.

Maximum Tank Capacity September 25, 2008

The Fire Code limits individual capacity of storage tanks (where flammable liquids are stored) at fuel dispensing facilities to 50,000 litres.  Regardless of the number of compartments in an individual vessel, the maximum capacity of all compartments added together may not exceed 50,000 litres.  An exception to this requirement is where only diesel fuel is stored and dispensed at the facility.  In that case an individual storage tank may be up to 75,000 litres.  The maximum total capacity for a fuel dispensing facility is 150,000 litres.  A province-wide variance has been released by Alberta Municipal Affairs permitting individual tank size to be a maximum of 80,000 litres.  The maximum aggregate capacity will change to 200,000 litres.  An option is available to have individual tank capacity larger than 80,000 litres but the tank must be constructed to the protected tank standard of ULC-S655.  To view the conditions for qualifying for the variance click here.  The PTMAA strongly supports this change which we believe will result in fewer spills and hazardous conditions with tanks able to accept larger deliveries.

New Permit Application and Instructions are Online April 3, 2008

You may now download a copy of the new permit application from our website.  This file also includes instructions on how to complete the application along with a summary of all the steps required to obtain your permit.  If you have any questions please contact our office at 1-866-222-8265.

Permit Requirements are Changing March 31, 2008

Effective April 1, 2008 there is a new process to follow when applying for tank installations, removals and alterations.  In addition to these changes, a new fee structure comes into effect as follows:      - New Tank/Piping Installation                         $ 200.00      - Tank Removal/Replacement                         $ 200.00      - Tank Removal                                                 $    50.00      - Tank Alteration                                                $    50.00

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