Are Permits needed for Fuel Tank Installation in Naperville? Aboveground tanks or environmentally safe underground fuel tanks for the storage of motor fuels at remote locations, may be approved by special permit issued by the Office of the Naperville Fire Marshal.Aboveground tanks or below-ground fuel tanks used for the storage of motor fuels/oils at locations to which the public does not have access shall be installed in accordance with this Section and the requirements for fire resistant tanks or tanks in vaults specified in NFPA 30A listed in Chapter 57 of the IFC (2018).The application to install, remove, repair or…

Fuel Island Repair in Chicago The Fuel Island is a self-contained fuel station that includes the dispensing equipment and can include remote monitoring technology. It is the visible portion of an underground storage tank system. Many companies with older fuel facilities will start to notice the wear and tear of the area around the dispensers, especially near the base. Often times you will see a rusted metal band protruding from a crumbling base, chipped edges, severely cracked foundations and paint flaking off. All of these are signs that it might be time to replace your fuel island. Petroleum Technologies Equipment (PTE)…

Fuel Monitoring Chicago From 2011 through 2017, technology firms in the construction space earned roughly $10 billion in investment funding, and growth isn't expected to slow down any time soon. As more construction technology players emerge, the industry is in a true state of digital transformation. Construction companies are evolving quickly, and taking a digital-first approach to collaboration, back office integration and onsite execution. Behind much of this change is the real-time data retrieval made possible by telematics. With the ability to bring increased productivity, efficiencies and cost savings to the construction industry, demand for telematics technology is on the…

Petro Vend 200 Fuel Island Terminal - Fuel Control Solutions in Chicago Part of OPW’s new PV Family of Fuel Control Solutions, the Petro Vend 200 Fuel Island Terminal (PV200) offers many a la carte options that provide state-of-the-art fuel control to commercial fleets. The PV200, in conjunction with OPW’s FSC3000TM Fuel Site Controller, leverages OPW’s long history of innovation in fuel management to provide advanced 24-hour fuel control to unattended commercial fleet fueling operations, big or small. The PV200 simplifies fuel management for a wide variety of commercial applications including trucking, school transport, government, military, industrial and business operations.…

Above Ground Storage Tanks (AST) vs. Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)    What is changing in the world of fuel storage that is affecting owner/operators of fuel tanks?  In one word - regulation.  As the state of Illinois hammers owners/operators of USTs with more regulations, organizations with USTs are needing to rethink how they store fuel. For many years USTs were the preferred method of storing fuel as they were underground and out of sight.  Storage capacity with USTs was seemingly unlimited and not much thought was given to environmental and local regulations. USTs are excellent for establishments that want to…

As sure as death and taxes, new Illinois UST Regulations are here again affecting contractors and owner/operators of underground fuel tanks. The unyielding growth of new regulations each year leaves many organizations with USTs frustrated and confused.  Many of the new changes to the regulations come straight from the 2015 Federal UST Regulations.  The main reason for these new regulations is to reduce the possibility of releases from USTs that can threaten human health and the environment, contaminating both soil and groundwater.  Since 2015, more than 525,000 UST releases have been confirmed. As implementation begins and the details get  discussed…

Illinois underground storage tank regulations are about to change significantly in 2018. The main agency that regulates underground storage tanks (USTs) in Illinois is the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The OSFM works in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency whom creates the laws. The OSFM is responsible for enforcing all laws pertaining to underground storage tanks that are 110 gallons or more. The OSFM is tasked with preforming inspections in Illinois and with the new regulations coming online this year they plan on being extremely busy. New Illinois underground storage tank regulations for 2018 The newest regulation…

With the recent man-made disaster in the news, in which a gas station in Westmont Illinois leaked gasoline into the sewers causing multiple explosions in and around the Willowbrook and Burr Ridge areas, the importance of properly maintaining a fuel facility is often forgotten and overlooked. Read the full news article here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-willowbrook-explosion-tl-1026-20171020-story.html Failure to maintain a facility properly can present a huge liability to the owner/operator of the UST facility. In some cases fuel leaks from USTs can leak into the groundwater and or sewer and cause significant damage and harm to people and the environment. Play video below…