Planet Demolition
Planet Demolition was born out of a desire to provide honest, efficient, and professional demolition services in Northern California. With hands-on experience, a strong work... more
Demo Patrol LLC
Demo Patrol LLC is a licensed, family-owned and operated demolition contractor that specializes in the removal of oil tanks. We are proudly environmentally conscious and... more
A & J Construction
Since 2003, A&J Construction has been providing concrete work and Bobcat services of all kinds to service Colfax, California and surrounding areas. We service... more
A M-X Construction & Excavation Inc.
Established in 2000, Am X Construction & Excavation, Inc. demands excellence in everything we do. We take great pride in serving Truckee and nearby communities in... more
Hall's Excavating Inc
Since opening our doors in 1978, Hall’s Excavating has been working closely with residential and commercial clients to finish excavation and demolition projects of all... more
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How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
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