Managing Fuel Tanks

There are currently no specific provincial regulations to govern petroleum storage tanks. 

We recommend tank owners follow the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) codes of practice for such tanks. These codes may be obtained through the CCME office:

• Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

B.C Fire Code requirements and bulletins applying to such storage tanks:

• Office of the Fire Commissioner

Management of stormwater from petroleum storage facilities:

• Petroleum Storage and Distribution Facilities Storm Water Regulation 

Guidance

• Residential Heating Oil Storage Tanks - contaminated sites fact sheet 32 (PDF)
• A Field Guide to Fuel Handling, Transportation & Storage (PDF)