Environment
Home Heat Tank Program
Home heat tank means an above ground petroleum storage tank that has a capacity of 2200 litres or less, is installed in a fixed location and is connected or intended to be connected to oil burning equipment.
Regulation Amendments
Recent amendments have been made to the Environmental Protection Act Home Heat Tanks Regulations. The regulation amendments became effective April 1, 2012. The most significant changes are listed below:
Significant Changes as of April 1, 2012
If you have any questions, comments or queries about anything you have read, please feel free to contact the Chief Boiler Inspector Department of Environment, Labour and Justice, Inspection Services Branch, Boiler, Pressure Vessel, LP Gas, Plumbing and Home Heat Tank Unit at (902) 368-5280.
Contact: Steven Townsend Chief Officer Boiler, Pressure Vessel, LP Gas, Plumbing, and Home Heat Tank
Environmental Protection Act Home Heat Tank Regulations
Home Heat Tank Systems Technical Standards Handbook Recently Added
Requirements for a Home Heat Tank Installer’s Licence
Home Heat Tank Management - Learn how to care for your home oil tank
Are You Insured Against an Oil Spill or Leak? - Learn about oil tank insurance issues
Regulations of Home Heat Tanks - Learn why regulations were needed and how they are working
Proper Disposal of Used Home Heat Oil Tanks - Learn what to do with an old oil tank
Winter Tank Safety - Learn how to care for an outside oil tank during winter
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Inspection Services
J. Elmer Blanchard Building
31 Gordon Drive
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown PEC1A 7N8
Phone:(902) 368-5280
Fax: (902) 368-5526
Only a licenced installer can install, alter or remove a home heat tank.
Regulation Amendments
Recent amendments have been made to the Environmental Protection Act Home Heat Tanks Regulations. The regulation amendments became effective April 1, 2012. The most significant changes are listed below:
Significant Changes as of April 1, 2012
- All new or replacement tank installations outside must be non-metallic;
- All new or replacement tank installations inside must be double-walled or non-metallic;
- Oil burning equipment now includes water heaters, ranges and stoves;
- Identification tags that are stamped with an expiry year will now expire June 30 of that year.
If you have any questions, comments or queries about anything you have read, please feel free to contact the Chief Boiler Inspector Department of Environment, Labour and Justice, Inspection Services Branch, Boiler, Pressure Vessel, LP Gas, Plumbing and Home Heat Tank Unit at (902) 368-5280.
Contact: Steven Townsend Chief Officer Boiler, Pressure Vessel, LP Gas, Plumbing, and Home Heat Tank
Environmental Protection Act Home Heat Tank Regulations
Home Heat Tank Systems Technical Standards Handbook Recently Added
Requirements for a Home Heat Tank Installer’s Licence
Home Heat Tank Management - Learn how to care for your home oil tank
Are You Insured Against an Oil Spill or Leak? - Learn about oil tank insurance issues
Regulations of Home Heat Tanks - Learn why regulations were needed and how they are working
Proper Disposal of Used Home Heat Oil Tanks - Learn what to do with an old oil tank
Winter Tank Safety - Learn how to care for an outside oil tank during winter
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Inspection Services
J. Elmer Blanchard Building
31 Gordon Drive
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown PEC1A 7N8
Phone:(902) 368-5280
Fax: (902) 368-5526
