Certified people for the installation of storage tank systems for petroleum products and allied petroleum products

Yes

Yes

Certified as a "Petroleum Equipment Installer" by Skilled Trades BC, previously known as Industry Training Authority of British Columbia (ITA)

Note: Challenging the certification is available to become a certified Petroleum Equipment Installer in BC. The apprenticeship pathway system is currently not available.

Yes

Yes

Certified as Petroleum Mechanic from the Canadian Petroleum Contractors Association (C.P.C.A) Program.

• PMH-Petroleum Mechanic Helper
• PM1-Service & Maintenance (Includes Precision Testers)
• PM2-Underground Installations & Removals
• PM3-Aboveground Installations & Removals

Yes

Yes

Certified as Petroleum Installer Technician by Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission or certified as Petroleum Mechanic from the Canadian Petroleum Contractors Association (C.P.C.A) Program

Yes

Yes

Certified as ‘’licensed petroleum technician’’ (LPT) as per the Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation

• Construct/Alter Aboveground Storage Tank Systems
• Construct/Alter Underground Storage Tank Systems
• Precision Leak Testing
• Maintenance of Electronic Leak Detection Equipment
• Corrosion Protection Testing of S603.1 Tank Systems
• Construct/Alter API Storage Tank Systems (API-653 Only)

Note: To be licensed to construct, alter or remove a fuel storage tank, the individual must hold valid petroleum mechanic certification from a recognized institution, such as the C.P.C.A or TSSA.

•  Petroleum Mechanic 2 is acceptable certification for the category of ‘Construct/Alter Underground Storage Tank Systems’
• Petroleum Mechanic 3 is acceptable certification for the category of ‘Construct/Alter Aboveground Storage Tank Systems’

Yes

Yes

Certified as a “Petroleum Mechanic” (PM) as per Technical Standards and Safety Act administered by Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

• PM1 - service and maintenance
• PM2 - underground installation
• PM3 - aboveground installation
• PM4 - small aboveground tank (5000L or less)
• PMH – petroleum mechanic helper (contractor helper)

Certified as a “Oil Burner Technician” (OBT1) as per Technical Standards and Safety Act administered by Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) for aboveground tanks that have a capacity not greater than 5,000 litres.

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, dismantle or remove petroleum equipment depending on the type of installation and subclass 2.7 that qualifies the company (contractor) to remove petroleum equipment that have been previously disconnected, purged, and secured. The RBQ website provides a description of works authorized by the various license subclasses. This information will help you determine the required license according to the work performed.

To obtain these licenses, the guarantors of the company must show the RBQ that they possess the required professional knowledge.

Yes

Yes

Certified as licensed installers as per the New Brunswick 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 and the Construction Standards for Installation and Removal of Petroleum Storage Systems.

Yes

Yes

Certified as an ‘’Installer’’ as per the Petroleum Management Regulations.

Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change issues three (3) classes of Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) System Installer Certificates:

• Class 1 - installation or alteration of 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

Note: A pathway to certification for those that hold training and certification in other jurisdictions is available by writing a challenge exam offered through our Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).

Yes

Yes

Department of Housing, Land and Communities issues two levels of licences for Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor as per Petroleum Storage Tanks Regulations:

• Level I: Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License – removal of petroleum storage tank or storage tank system
• Level II: Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License - installation or alteration of petroleum storage tank or storage tank system. License, level II holder can also remove a storage tank or storage tank system

No, except home heating oil inspectors

No

Not applicable, except for systems connected to home heating appliance.

No

No

Not applicable

No

No

Not applicable

No

No

Not applicable