Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25 § 1234

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 1234 - Fuel Oil Tanks

Tanks used for supplying fuel oil to a unit equipped with oil-burning appliances, shall not be larger than one hundred and fifty (150) gallons capacity. Not more than two (2) tanks with a combined maximum capacity of one hundred and fifty (150) gallons may be installed on any lot.

(a) Tanks shall be located not closer than five (5) feet to a lot line or the nearest side of a roadway.

(b) Tanks shall be located in an area not accessible to motor vehicles or shall be provided with protection from contact by vehicles by means of posts or other barriers approved by the enforcement agency.

(c) Tanks elevated above ground shall be maintained on rigid noncombustible supports of adequate size to support the tank when filled, and installed on concrete foundations or footings to prevent movement or settling. Each tank shall be securely fastened to the supporting frame.

(d) Every tank shall be adequately designed, installed, vented, and maintained to prevent entrance of rain and debris.

(e) A shutoff valve located immediately adjacent to the gravity feed connection of a tank shall be maintained in the supply line to the unit.

(f) Fuel oil connectors from the tank to the unit shall be brass or copper tubing or approved flexible metal hose not smaller than three-eighths ( 3/8) inch and shall be protected from physical damage. Aluminum tubing shall not be used.

(g) Valves and connectors shall be listed standard fittings maintained liquid-tight to prevent spillage of fuel oil on the ground.

(h) All fuel oil tanks shall be maintained in safe operating condition by the owner or lessee of the tanks, consistent with this section.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 1234

1. Renumbering of former section 1698 to new section 1234, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 7-6-2004; operative 7-6-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 28).

Note: Authority cited: Section 18300, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18610, 18690 and 18691, Health and Safety Code.