Nova Scotia - Apply for Tank Registration Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Tank Registration Certificate in person, the applicant has to visitthe Nova Scotia Environment Office nearest to their location.
2. Address and contact details of the officescan be found in the link below Contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain application for Tank Registration Certificate from the respective department. Or click here to download Application form
4. While visiting the office, the applicants should carry the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to complete the application with required details in respective fields under each section and submit it to the official with the required documents.
6. The official will direct the applicant to pay the fees required for the certificate. Pay the required fees through any of the available modes.
7. Fees details can be found in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. After successful payment, the submitted application and attached documents will be assessed and verified.
9. Upon completion of the assessment and verification, the applicant will be intimated through phone or email to collect theTank Registration Certificate.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification document of the applicant
• Proof of address
• Certificate of Registration
• Inspection Report
• Liability insurance document
• Engineering drawing/ neat sketch
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Nova Scotia Environment,
Halifax Office,
Barrington Tower,
1894, Barrington Street,
Suite 1800,
PO Box 442,
Halifax, NS B3J 2P8.
Tel: 424-3600
Fax: (Main) 424-0501
Website link
Contact link

Eligibility

• Individuals or companies in Nova Scotiathat owns a storage tank for petroleum and allied chemicals can apply.

Fees

• Please refer the following link for fees details Fees details

Validity

• The Registration Certificate is valid for a period of 10 years.

Documents to Use

• Petroleum Storage Tank Installation/Removal/Alteration Application form
• Petroleum Storage Tank Notification form

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Instructions

• For a new tank installation, tanks owners must submit a Petroleum Storage Tank Notification form at least three working days before installation begins.
• The application form should be completed by the certified installer.
• The applicants should complete the application form with all mandatory details provided with absolute legibility.
• The applicants are advised to attach all the required documents without any insufficiency, to avoid rejections and delay in processing.

Required Information

• Name and address of the applicant
• Email address and contact number
• Identification document number
• Registration Certificate number
• Address of the location
• Tank capacity and dimensions
• Other details of the tank

Need for the Document

Individuals or companies in Nova Scotiathat owns storage tank(s) for petroleum and allied chemicals must possess a Tank Registration Certificate that indicates its quality and strength tested by the Safety Codes Authority.

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