Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage Tanks

After going to the Permit Application Program:

• Create a business account allowing either 1 or multiple employees to have access. Businesses may create Administrator privileges that give individuals permission to add or delete staff, change business attributes or revise contact information at the discretion of the original applicant.
• Complete the Permit Application to install, alter or remove storage tank system(s).
• Upload all required documents including engineered drawings, site maps, spec sheets and so on. Ensure all requirements as per the National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition are included in the application along with supporting documentation. Refer to the requirement check sheets.
• Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will review the documentation to verify full compliance with the National Fire Code - 2023 Alberta Edition. If compliance is verified, a storage tank installation permit will be issued. The installation, removal or alteration must be performed by a petroleum contractor approved by the Safety Codes Council.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will review the documentation to verify full compliance with the National Fire Code - 2023 Alberta Edition. If compliance is verified, a storage tank installation permit will be issued. The installation, removal or alteration must be performed by a petroleum contractor approved by the Safety Codes Council.

When the installation is complete, a site inspection is required prior to the storage tank being filled. Once the final inspection of the installation is complete, a Permit Service Report (PSR) will be issued and will need to be  provided on request.

All tank removals require the Underground Storage Tank Decommissioning Report to be completed and submitted prior to a PSR being issued. A permit is not considered complete until this document has been received and accepted.

Underground Storage Tank Requirements Checksheet

Aboveground Storage Tank Requirements Checksheet

In-Building Storage Tank - General Requirements Check Sheet

In-Building Storage Tank - Supplying Appliances Requirements Check Sheet

Apply For Storage Tank Permit

Above-ground storage tanks with a capacity greater than or equal to 2,500 Litres and all underground storage tanks must be registered.

• When registering multiple sites, complete a separate registration form for each site
• Where a storage tank is divided into 2 or more compartments, each compartment is considered a separate storage tank and must be registered separately

There is a  registration fee of $102 per storage tank.

If the storage tank system is in compliance with all applicable requirements of the National Fire Code - 2023 Alberta Edition, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will register the storage tank and issue a registration certificate.

If the annual registration is not renewed, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services may cancel the registration of a storage tank and revoke the certificate.

The owner of the storage tank is required to display documentation on-site showing the tank has current registration. Please ensure the owner provides this documentation if it is not readily visible.

• Expires on August 31 every year and must be renewed
• Is valid only while the storage tank remains at the location described in the certificate
• Is not transferable

The requirement for storage tank registration does not apply to:

• An aboveground storage tank with a capacity of less than 2,500L
• A storage tank in an industrial process plant, a refinery or a distillery
• A flow-through storage tank used as part of the process of an industrial plant, refinery or distillery
• Aboveground storage tanks used at a temporary location for less than 1 year
• A pressure vessel that is used as a storage tank and is registered in accordance with the boiler and pressure vessel regulations made pursuant to the Safety Codes Act

Apply for Tank Registration   Renew Tank Registration