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Above And Underground Storage Tanks

Applicable Codes:
2024 International Building Code
2024 International Fire Code
2023 National Electrical Code

Please submit the following information:

  1. Plat of Survey at original scale that has been marked up with dimensions showing the location of the tanks. *Can be hand drawn.
  2. Provide a copy of Illinois OSFM (Office of The State Fire Marshal) approved Permit.

Significant Building Codes
The City of Wheaton amended the 2018 International Fire Code, IFC, Section 5704.2.9.6 and WCC, Sec. 30-4.

IFC, Section 5704.2.9.6 Above-ground tanks outside of buildings. Change to read:
It shall be illegal to install or maintain any above-ground storage tank of flammable or combustible liquids outside of buildings with the following exceptions (which shall comply with Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 through 5704.2.9.6.3:

  1. Fuel oil storage tanks for central heating systems which are existing and in use as of September 4, 1990.
  2. Permanently mounted for permanently installed backup power generators and pumps.
  3. Approved quantities of approved flammable or combustible liquids when properly stored in storage rooms designed for such use as listed and approved by the director of building and code enforcement.
  4. Maximum of two 1,000-gallon above-ground tanks per facility will be allowed for the storage of gasoline, diesel or other approved fuels and shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
    1. Such tanks and installations shall comply with all provisions and requirements of the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, including issuance of a state permit and applicable provisions of NFPA 30.
    2. Such tanks and installations shall be approved on an individual basis and shall only be permitted when deemed necessary for the operation of the individual facility and shown to be compatible with the surrounding area, and approved by the director of building and code enforcement.
      Wheaton Amendment 22-16 (Code 1996, § 22-126; Ord. No. F-1774, § 1(exh. A), 4-21-2014)

WCC, Sec. 30-4. - Tank storage of flammable liquids.
No tank for the storage of flammable liquids shall be installed in any lot or plot of ground where any of the boundaries of such lot or plot of ground are within 200 feet of the nearest boundary of any lot or plot of ground used for a school, hospital, church, or theater.
Wheaton Amendment 30-4 (Code 1968, § 12-17; Code 1996, § 30-4)

For abandonment of tanks:
IFC, 5704.2.13 Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 (Removal and disposal of fuel), or safeguarded in accordance with Sections 5704.2.13.1 through 5704.2.13.2.3 (The procedure for safeguarding an underground tank will depend upon the period of time that the tank is out of service; temporary 90 days, one year, abandon in place, see below) and API 1604 (Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks).

IFC, 5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in place. Tanks abandoned in place shall be as follows:

  1. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank and connected piping.
  2. The suction, inlet, gauge, vapor return, and vapor lines shall be disconnected.
  3. The tank shall be filled completely with an approved inert solid material.
  4. Remaining underground piping shall be capped or plugged.
  5. A record of tank size, location, and date of abandonment shall be retained.
  6. All exterior above-grade fill piping shall be permanently removed when tanks are abandoned or removed.

To apply for a permit

Maintstar - h2.maintstar.co/wheaton/portal/#/

Contractor Registration Requirements

Webpage - www.wheaton.il.us/890/Contractor-Registration-Requirements

Websites

Contact Us

City of Wheaton Building & Code Enforcement Department
Address: 303 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone Calls:
Questions regarding this information: 630-260-2050
Building Code Questions: 630-260-2048
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax: 630-260-2195

Revised 4/8/2025