Certified storage tank installers
As set out in the Storage Tank for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations, tank systems must be installed by a person approved to do so by the province or territory in which the system will be installed. If no approval process exists within the province or territory, the installation must be supervised by a professional engineer.
This table highlights where to find certified installers in Canada by province, and whether a licensed installer contractor for installation and/or removal is required. It also provides the the necessary course and accreditation processes required for obtaining a license, where applicable.
| Province/Territory | Installation | Removal | License/Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
British Columbia |
Yes | Yes | Certified as a "Petroleum Equipment Installer" by the Industry Training Authority of British Columbia (ITA) |
Alberta |
Yes | Yes | Trained through the Canadian Petroleum Contractors Association PMH--Petroleum Mechanic Helper PM1--Service & Maintenance (Includes Precision Testers) PM2--Underground Installations & Removals PM3--Aboveground Installations |
Saskatchewan |
Yes | Yes | Certified as Petroleum Installer Technician by Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission or Canadian Petroleum Contractors Association (C.P.C.A) Petroleum Mechanic Certification |
Manitoba |
Yes | Yes | Certified as licensed petroleum technician as per part 10 of the Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation Petroleum Technicians - Construct / Alter AST API-653 only Petroleum Technicians - Construct / Alter - Aboveground Storage Tanks Petroleum Technicians - Construct / Alter - Underground Storage Tanks Petroleum Technicians - Electronic Leak Detection Petroleum Technicians - Precision Leak Testing Petroleum Technicians - Removal CP Testing of S603.1 Tanks |
Ontario |
Yes | Yes | Certified as a “Petroleum Mechanic” regulated by Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) PM.1 : service and maintenance PM.2 : underground installation, remove, alter and repair PM.3 : aboveground installation, remove, alter and repair PM.4 : small aboveground tank (5000L or less) install, remove, alter, repair PMH : petroleum mechanic contractor helper |
Quebec |
Yes | Yes | The Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) issues licences with subclasses 1.8, 15.1, 15.1.1, 15.3, 15.3.1, 15.4 and 15.4.1 that qualifies the company (contractor) to install and dismantle petroleum equipment depending on the type of installation and subclass 2.7 that qualifies the company (contractor) to remove petroleum equipment. To obtain these licenses, the guarantors of the company must show the RBQ that they possess the required professional knowledge. |
New Brunswick |
Yes | Yes | The New Brunswick "Construction Standards for Installation and Removal of Petroleum Storage Systems" are to be followed for the installation of all petroleum storage tanks and be licenced as per Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation (87-97). The purpose of the Petroleum Storage Tank Installer's Licence is to ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with the regulation. |
Nova Scotia |
Yes | Yes | Certified as per the Petroleum Management Regulations. Nova Scotia Environment issues 3 classes of the Petroleum Storage Tank Certificate: Class 1 - install or alter petroleum storage tank systems. A Class One Certificate meets the requirements for a Class Two and a Class Three Certificate. Class 2 - heating and emergency generator fuel installations and petroleum storage system removals. A Class Two certificate meets the requirements of a Class Three Certificate. Class 3 - removal of petroleum storage systems. Anyone who wants to install, alter or remove petroleum storage tank systems (regulated under the Petroleum Management Regulations) in Nova Scotia. Note: Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) issues 3 classes of Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Installer Certificates: |
Prince Edward Island |
Yes | Yes | Department of Agriculture and Land issues two levels of licences for Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor as per Petroleum Storage Tanks Regulations Level I- removal a petroleum storage tank Level II- installation or alteration of petroleum storage tank. License holder can also remove a storage tank or storage tank system. |
Newfoundland |
No, except home heating oil inspectors | No | |
Yukon |
No | No | |
NWT |
No | No | |
Nunavut |
No | No |
Canadian Petroleum Contractors Association
The Canadian Petroleum Contractors Association (CPCA) represents the interests of Canadian petroleum contractors nationally. Their membership consists of contractors that are involved with the installation, maintenance, testing and or removal of storage tank and delivery systems typically used in the petroleum industry. On their web site you can find links to related provincial associations and search lists of certified petroleum mechanics.
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