NL · Oil tank replacement
Oil tank replacement in Newfoundland and Labrador
In Newfoundland and Labrador, a home heating oil tank has to be registered before an oil company can legally fill it.
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The rules
What applies to oil tanks in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Residential heating oil tanks fall under the Heating Oil Storage Tank System Regulations, 2003.
- Registration, inspection and replacement are arranged through a Licensed Inspector, or an oil company or heating contractor that employs one.
- An oil company cannot legally deliver to an unregistered tank. A tank that is not registered or replaced has to be emptied and disposed of properly.
Source: NL: Unregistered heating oil tanks handout. Rules change; installers will confirm what applies to your home.
Town pages
Also served
- Mount Pearl
- Paradise
- Conception Bay South
- Torbay
- Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
- Carbonear
- Clarenville
- Gander
- Grand Falls-Windsor
- Deer Lake
- Stephenville
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Tank age check
How old is your tank, and what does that mean where you live?
Enter the year on the tank's ULC label (or the install year on your paperwork). This gives general guidance only. Your insurer and your province have the final word.
FAQ
Oil tanks in Newfoundland and Labrador: questions
Who can replace an oil tank in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Licensed installers and oil burner technicians who work to the CSA B139 code. Ask for their licence number and proof of insurance before work starts.
How fast can I get a tank replaced in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Most straightforward replacements are scheduled within one to three weeks. If your insurer or tag deadline is close, say so in your request and installers will tell you their earliest date.
I switched to a heat pump. Do I have to remove the old tank?
An unused tank still holds sludge and can still leak, and many insurers and home buyers want it gone. Removal means pumping out the remaining oil and sludge, cleaning, taking the tank away, and sealing or removing the old fill and vent pipes.
Is Atlantic Oil Tank a contractor?
No. We are a referral service. We take your details, match you with licensed tank installers who serve your area, and they contact you with a quote. You deal with the installer directly and you are never obliged to hire anyone.
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Installers contact you directly with a quote, usually within one to two business days. There is no cost to you and no obligation to hire anyone.
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