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The Columbus Fire Department is delegated by the State Fire Marshal to issue UST permits and perform inspections in the City of Columbus. If you perform permit-required activities in the City of Columbus, then you must submit the permit application and payment to the Columbus Fire Prevention Bureau. The State of Ohio BUSTR permit fee is not required.
A permit must be obtained from the Columbus Fire Prevention Bureau prior to any of the following ignitable liquid aboveground storage tank (AST) or underground storage tank (UST) activities taking place: installation, removal, modification, alteration, major repair, abandonment, change in service, change of product or out of service.
For AST, BUSTR and NBUSTR UST activities, of tanks over sixty (60) gallons, complete and submit the Ignitable Liquid Tank Permit Application below.
Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) Tanks
The Columbus Fire Department is delegated by the State Fire Marshal to issue permits and perform inspections on BUSTR regulated tanks in the City of Columbus. If you perform permit-required activities in the City of Columbus, then you must submit the BUSTR permit application and payment to the Columbus Fire Prevention Bureau. The State of Ohio BUSTR permit fee is not required.
A BUSTR delegated permit must be obtained from the Columbus Fire Prevention Bureau prior to the installation, removal, modification, major repair, abandonment, change in service, change of product or out of service of any BUSTR regulated tank and/or tank system. All permit-required activities must be supervised by a BUSTR certified installer physically on site with a current BUSTR license and photo Identification.
Exempt:
For BUSTR activities, complete and submit both the Ignitable Liquid Tank Permit Application and the BUSTR Permit Application below.
Application Guidelines
The application shall include a general description of all proposed activities. Provide drawings, drawn to scale or dimension and specifications no larger than 11”x 17” that clearly show compliance with distances and applicable requirements of the Ohio Fire Code, Columbus Fire Code, National Fire Protection Agency, American Petroleum Institute, Petroleum Equipment Institute or other referenced standards as incorporated therein.
Tank Installation and Alteration
Manufacturers cut sheets and drawings on tanks and all equipment:
In addition, proposed dispensing installation plans shall provide the following information:
Tank Removal and Abandonment
Application Submittal
Permit Applications can be submitted electronically to CFDTanks@columbus.gov
Or mailed to:
Fire Prevention Bureau
Attention of AST/UST
3639 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43207
Permit Information
Schedule Inspection
For BUSTR activities and inspections, the BUSTR installer shall be physically on site with a current BUSTR license and photo Identification. Any inspection outside of regular inspection hours, Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm, requires prior approval and the current afterhours inspection rate may apply. An afterhours inspection can be requested at the time of scheduling if the activity is likely to continue after 2:00pm.
To schedule an inspection, complete and submit the Ignitable Liquid Tank Inspection Request below at least one week in advance of the requested inspection date. CFDTanks@columbus.gov or 614-645-7641 ext.75660
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Contact Information:
For inquiries related to Ignitable Liquid Storage Tanks
Phone: 614-645-7641 ext.75660
Email: CFDtanks@columbus.gov