Overview
Residential fuel oil tanks that have not been used for one year shall be removed from the ground or may be abandoned in place in a prescribed manner.
An International Fire Code Permit is required from the Fire Marshal's Office in the Cities of Des Moines and Federal Way. Please fill out the form on our website for the "Underground Storage Tank."
A site plan, triple rinse certificate, and photos will be required for the permit.
Tanks shall be decommissioned in accordance with South King Fire Administrative Policy for Unused Residential Heating Oil Storage Tanks.
In unincorporated King County, it will be necessary to visit the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services website or contact them at 206-296-6600.
New Tank installation requires a construction permit through the city in which you reside.