Storage Tanks (Flammable & Combustible Liquids)

Storage tank management services are administered by the Storage Tank System division of the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA). These services include:

• Permitting in areas unaccredited in Part 4 of the National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition.
• Inspections of newly permitted flammable and combustible liquid storage tank system installations or alterations in unaccredited areas of the province.
• Routine and follow-up inspections of existing flammable and combustible liquid storage tank systems in unaccredited areas.
• Overseeing spill/incident reporting requirements for tank operators.

Municipalities that are accredited in Part 4 of the NFC(AE) will continue administering related permitting and inspections per their QMP.

STANDATAs

• 19-FCB-007 – Permitting And Inspections of Storage Tank Systems within the Province of Alberta
• 19-FCI-018 – Certification of contractors for storage tank systems
• 19-FCI-015 – National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition (NFC(AE)) storage tank system inspections and inventory control
• 19-FCI-013 – Use of containers, portable tanks and transportation tanks for the ongoing storage and dispensing of flammable liquids and combustible liquids

• 19-FCI-010 – Used lubricating oil indoor storage tank(s) supplying used oil fuel burning appliances
• 19-FCI-003 – Storage tank systems inside buildings