Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 90-139 - Trade and Consumer Protection
Chapter ATCP 93 - Flammable, Combustible, And Hazardous Liquids
Subchapter III - Specific Tank Storage Applications
Section ATCP 93.315 - Heating oil tanks that are removed from service
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) APPLICATION. This section applies to aboveground heating oil storage tanks which are connected to heating appliances and which store heating oil that is consumed on the premises.
(2) GENERAL. Placing a heating oil storage tank out of service for any reason other than immediate repair or replacement shall follow the procedure in either par. (a) or (b):
(3) RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.
Note: A contractor must be certified in accordance with s. ATCP 93.240 to perform tank cleaning and tank removal at other than 1- and 2-family dwellings. Section ATCP 93.460 states that certification is not required for persons performing cleaning and removal of heating fuel tanks located aboveground or in basements at 1- and 2-family dwellings.
(4) NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. The person who owns or controls property from which a heating oil storage tank has been removed, or on which a heating oil storage tank has been placed out of service, shall provide written notice to the current heating oil vendor within 7 days after removing the tank or placing the tank out of service. If there is a scheduled delivery in less than 7 days, notification may be given verbally provided it is followed by written notification within 7 days after verbal notification.
