What is likely happening
A leaking storage tank usually means corrosion has gone through the wall or a fitting has failed. Tanks rarely heal; the question is whether a fitting can be repaired or the vessel needs replacing.
What you can safely check
- Photograph the leak location.
- Check whether the tank has a relief valve and whether it is discharging.
What an inspector will look at
- Shell and fittings
- Relief valve
- Data plate and registration
Does this affect compliance?
Larger storage vessels are often on a periodic inspection cycle; a leak will be noted at the next one.
When it becomes urgent
Urgent if the leak is from the shell or increasing.
We can help with this
Pressure vessel inspection is something Insparisk does nationwide. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
Request pressure vessel inspectionTalk to an advisorGeneral guidance only, not a substitute for a licensed inspection or emergency services. For any gas odor, carbon monoxide alarm, fire, or trapped occupant, call 911 first.