Fuel Storage Tank Removal and Replacement

Tank Removal

Princeton Fire Department must witness tank removals within the Town of Princeton
A permit must be obtained prior to the removal using an FP292 form (preferred) or FP6 form
Any person removing a tank from inside a building for a purpose other than replacement or repair, shall remove all fill and vent pipes
Notice of removal must be given at least 24 hours in advance by calling 978-464-2707 and pressing 3 for the Chief’s office
An inspector will visualize the tank before removal to assess for leaks
The inspector will return when the removal is complete to inspect the removal in compliance with NFPA 31 chapter 7.13
The remover of a tank taken out of service shall submit an affidavit of compliance to the authority having jurisdiction or to the tank owner stating that such fuel storage system was removed, in compliance with this section

A permit shall be obtained for new tank/burner placement in accordance with 527 CMR 1 Ch. 1.12.8.2.1
An FP 056 form must be completed and filed with the Town Hall
The homeowner name and number must be on the FP 056 Form in order to facilitate scheduling the inspection.
An Inspector will be assigned to the inspection within 7 days
The inspection will be completed within 21 days
Installers need to comply with Section 8.4.2 of NFPA 31 “proper allowance shall be made for the expansion, contraction, jarring, and vibration of piping systems”. Princeton Inspectors will look for this compliance with relief coils or flexible connections on both ends of the fuel lines.