§ 48.145. Fuel oil tanks less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons.

(a) Prior to beginning installation, removal or abandonment, of a fuel oil tank less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons, the owner and operators must submit a permit application to the authority, pay a filing fee required by section 48.310, and receive a permit.

(b)

Fuel oil tanks less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons may only be abandoned when removal of the tank would undermine the structure or the tanks are inaccessible for removal with proper equipment. If the authority denies the application for the abandonment in place of an underground tank, the permit application must be submitted along with a letter from a licensed engineer stating that the tank cannot be safely removed for an application to be approved and a permit issued.

(c)

Upon underground storage tank removal or abandonment, all associated fill, vent, and product lines must be removed, or properly abandoned if inaccessible, regardless of tank size or use. Exceptions to this requirement are tanks that are being replaced within thirty (30) days where the piping meets the current code requirements.

(d)

Authority shall have the right to inspect all tank locations before, during, and after installation, removal, or abandonment. Applicant shall notify the authority prior to installing, removing, or abandoning any underground storage tank to arrange a site inspection.

(e)

At least one soil sample must be taken, with the abandonment or removal of any fuel oil tank greater than two hundred fifty (250) gallons. A summary report must be submitted to the authority within forty-five (45) days. (2002-Or-169, § 11, 11-8-02; Ord. No. 2016-026 , § 16, 4-1-16)