The need to replace heating oil tanks under new regulations on P.E.I. is causing concerns for seniors and other people on fixed incomes, says independent MLA Olive Crane. Two years ago the P.E.I. government started phasing out metal tanks, and introduced new rules that require existing tanks be replaced as early as 15 years from the date of installation. All tanks on P.E.I. carry inspection tags, and the tags on about 3,500 oil tanks will expire this year. Crane said some Islanders cant afford replacement tanks, which can cost $2,000 or more. What Im suggesting is if government gave some dollars to the seniors federation, and they hire an inspector thats qualified that could go out and check over these tanks, she said. If its in good working order, extend the life of the tag so that people could get their insurance, and so they can get oil delivered. Without a valid tag homeowners can be refused oil deliveries and have their home insurance cancelled.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:37:35 +0000
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