Chavez Demolition is a family-owned business with over 25 years of experience in the residential and commercial demolition industry! We've spent decades providing Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding areas with safe and efficient tear-down, removal, and disposal services they can rely... more
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D L Construction
We've been serving the Bakersfield and surround areas for over 20 years and look forward to many more to come. No task is too big. No task is too small. We'll get it done. more
APT General Engineering
With decades of experience in the demolition industry, American Pipe and Tubing (APT) is a leader in the field and well-equipped to perform a broad range of projects. We specialize in oil field demolition but have expanded our services over... more
Bakersfield Backhoe Service
Bakersfield Backhoe Service is a demolition and excavation contractor servicing the San Joaquin valley. more
MD Concrete Cutting & Demolition
Established in 2009, MD Concrete Cutting and Demolition has been offering exceptional quality and unmatched customer service to their residential and commercial clients for nearly 10 years. However, we have more than 100 years of experience in the industry. We can provide demolition,... 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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