Flammable and combustible tanks

 Leduc County Fire Services is accredited and the authority for the installation, removal or alteration of all flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks within Leduc County.

Learn more about tank storage in Division B, Part 4 of the National Fire Code - 2023 (Alberta Edition). 

New tank installation and registration

All new tanks 230 litres and greater must be registered* with and inspected by a Leduc County Safety Codes Officer. Depending on the size of your tank, you must take the following steps:

For tanks 2,500 litres and greater

1. Complete a permit application to install, remove or alter a storage tank system.
2. Submit your application by email to Leduc County Fire Services at fireservices@leduc-county.com. 
3. Once your application is reviewed, Leduc County Fire Services will contact you to schedule an inspection.
4. After the inspection has determined that the tank installation meets compliance with the National Fire Code - 2023 (Alberta Edition), a permit services report (PSR) will be issued.

Please note, all tanks 2,500 litres and greater require an annual operating permit certificate. This certificate must be on-site and available upon request of a Safety Codes Officer.

For tanks 230 to 2,499 litres

1. Complete a Small Storage Tank Systems - Flammable & Combustible Liquids application form.  
2. Submit your application by email to Leduc County Fire Services at fireservices@leduc-county.com. 
3. Once your application is reviewed, Leduc County Fire Services will contact you to schedule an inspection.

*Please review the fees and charges bylaw for permitting fees.

Annual operating permits

Leduc County requires annual operating permits for combustible/flammable storage tanks 2,500 litres or greater within the County's borders. 

• Permits are valid for one calendar year (between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) and apply to tanks that are storing liquids such as gasoline, diesel, used oil, methanol or other liquids that are considered flammable or combustible and are 2,500 litres or greater.

• As per the fees and charges bylaw, the cost of an annual operating permit is $78 plus a $6 safety codes levy. 

Apply for an annual operating permit

For more information on the installation, removal or alteration of all flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks within Leduc County, please contact Leduc County Fire Services at 780-955-7099.