OSFM Technical Services Code unit reviews plans and issues installation approval permits for aboveground storage of flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks above 1,000 gallons or aggregates of 1,000 gallons or more and liquified petroleum gas above 2,000 gallons or the aggregate capacity of containers more than 4,000 gallons of water as specified in Oregon Fire Code 6101.3 and assisting design professionals, building, and fire officials as well as the general public in meeting the intent of the fire code.
The
Aboveground Tank Application and Installation Guideline is designed to guide the installation of aboveground tanks used for motor vehicle fuel dispensing.
This program includes aboveground storage tank installation plan reviews for three types of tanks. Tanks and containers that are not required to complete a plan review due to smaller quantities must also meet the installation requirements of the Oregon Fire Code.
- Flammable combustible liquid (FCL) are tank reviews of liquid fuels, gasoline and diesel. There is no fee for this review.
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and butane. There is a $100 plan review fee per OAR 837-030-0235.
- Compressed gas: CNG (compressed natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas).
Aboveground Storage Tank Application
Flammable Combustible Liquid
An application to install flammable/combustible liquid aboveground tank(s) must be completed and accompany two sets of plans when installing aboveground tanks of more than 1,000 gallons in either individual or aggregate quantities. A list of required items to submit is included on the application form.
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application for aboveground storage tanks must be completed and submitted for approval before the tank(s) are installed. Tanks with quantities less than those mentioned above must also meet the installation requirements of the Oregon Fire Code. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane)
We review plans and issue installation approval permits for the aboveground storage of liquified petroleum gas above 2,000 gallons or the aggregate capacity of containers more than 4,000 gallons of water as specified in Oregon Fire Code 6101.3 and assisting design professionals, building, and fire officials as well as the general public in meeting the intent of the fire code.
Application for LPG Storage Container Tanks with quantities less than those mentioned above must also meet the installation requirements of the Oregon Fire Code. Incomplete applications will be rejected.