A Permit to Operate from Fresno County Environmental Health is required in order to operate an underground storage tank system in Fresno County. HazMat Compliance staff inspect UST facilities on an annual basis to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The purpose of this program is to assure that hazardous materials stored in underground tanks are not released into the groundwater and/or the environment. The Permit to Operate incorporates a set of conditions for operation and continuous monitoring of the underground storage tank system. There are various methods in which to monitor a UST system depending on the construction of the system.
Permit to Operate
In order to obtain a Permit to Operate the following is required:
Temporary Closure Permit
In order to temporarily close an underground storage tank system, temporary closure requirements(PDF, 30KB) must be met and a Temporary Closure Permit must be obtained from Fresno County Environmental Health.
Permit to Construct or Remove an Underground Storage Tank System
Environmental Health Staff oversee the construction, repair, and removal/closure of underground storage tanks through a permit process. A permit to conduct this type of work will be issued to a qualified contractor once the appropriate fees have been paid and after the plans have been approved for new construction sites. Underground Storage Tank New Construction Guidelines(PDF, 166KB) and Underground Storage Tank Closure Guidelines(PDF, 170KB) are available for further information.
Exemptions from the program
The term "underground storage tank" excludes the following:
If you have questions regarding the Underground Storage Tank Program, please contact the Fresno County HazMat Compliance Program at (559) 600-3271 or email at: HazMatCUPA@fresnocountyca.gov