Farm Fuel Storage and Handling

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Diesel, gasoline, lubricants and oils are used extensively on farms, and in Alberta there are at least 250 million litres of diesel and gasoline storage. Due to increasing costs, safety concerns, and the environmental risks of spills and leaks associated with handling and storing fuel on the farm, many agricultural producers are looking to upgrade their fuel storage systems. At present, the Alberta Fire Code (AFC) governs the storage and handling of petroleum products. Although Alberta producers are exempt from the AFC, the Farm Fuel Storage & Handling manual uses its standards as guidelines for producers to follow when planning for storage and handling of fuel on their farms.

Module 1
Why is Farm Fuel Storage and Handling Such an Important Issue?

Module 2
Farm Fuel Storage and Handling - What can You do?

Module 3
What is the Legislation Regarding Farm Fuel Storage?

Module 4
Farm Fuel Storage and Handling - What are the Risks?

Module 5
What are Other Common Issues With on Farm Fuel Storage?

Module 6
What Types of Fuel Storage Systems are Available?

Module 7
Planning Your Fuel Storage Site - What You Need to Know

Module 8
What do You do With the Old Tanks?

Module 9
Farm Fuel Storage and Handling - Emergency Procedures

Module 10
Are There Special Considerations for Storing and Handling Biofuels?

Appendix 1
Frequently asked questions

Appendix 2
Emergency Plan and Spill Kits

Appendix 3
Monitoring for Fuel Losses and Fuel Inventory Sheet

Appendix 4
Resources for more information

Appendix 5
Glossary and Acronyms

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This document is maintained by Jennifer Rutter.
This information published to the web on February 26, 2015.
Last Reviewed/Revised on March 6, 2015.