Purchasing a Home with an Oil Furnace? Many rural homes still have an oil furnace. With an oil fuel tank on premises, there are some things to be aware of. In addition to being CAN-ULC-S602 approved and installed according to the oil-burning equipment installation code (CSA B139-09), where the tank is installed also dictates what is required.
If the oil tank is outside of the home it must meet these requirements:
- Have a certification label showing the tank is less than 15 years old and 12 gauge (2.5mm) or better.
- The fuel line going into the house must be flexible copper tubing or flexible all metal hose and be looped or have slack in it to prevent snapping.
- The fuel line must be well supported and covered to protect it from physical damage.
- The vent pipe must be higher than the fill pipe and be of steel or galvanized construction.
- The vent pipe must not be near a window.
- The tank must be on a concrete pad or concrete patio blocks.
- The tank must be on approved legs.
- If near a roadway/driveway the tank must be protected from vehicle impact.
- Must be installed with secondary containment equipment and be equipped with a means of detecting a leak from the fuel supply line if it is located underground outside the dwelling or detached structure.
If the oil tank is inside the home it must meet these requirements:
- Certification labels shows that the tank is less than 20 years old and 12 gauge (2.5mm) or better.
- The fuel line must be flexible copper tubing or flexible all metal hose and be looped or have slack in it to prevent snapping.
- The fill pipe on the interior tank installations must extend to the exterior of the dwelling/detached private structure and be of steel or galvanized construction.
- The vent pipes on the interior tank installations must extend to the exterior of the dwelling/detached private structure and be of steel or galvanized construction.
- The vent pipe must not be near a window.
- The tank must be on approved legs.
- Must be installed with secondary containment equipment and be equipped with a means of detecting a leak from the fuel supply line if it is located below the basement floor.
If you have questions about having oil heat in your home, contact your Swift Digital broker today! Your broker will discuss with you what information is required to submit for approval of the heat on your insurance policy, such as an oil tank questionnaire and photos. We can be reached by phone at 1-833-277-9438 or by email at hello@csinsure.ca.