Does the PTMAA certification of contractors cover environmental assessment and cleanups?
No, it does not. Individuals are approved under the Alberta Fire Code to remove storage tanks. This approval covers the safe removal and disposal of the tanks and piping only. This approval process does not evaluate their competency as environmental professionals. A list of environmental consulting companies who do this type of work is available by clicking here. 10. The Alberta Fire Code (2006) The Fire Code is the “rule book” for many storage tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids in Alberta. This Regulation lists a number of tank uses which are not included in its scope. Among the exclusions are tanks used exclusively for agricultural purposes, tanks that form an integral part of a manufacturing process, and tanks used in the “upstream” oil or natural gas industries for exploration, production or transmission. Part 4 of the Code contains the specific requirements for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids. Readers should acquire a copy of the Alberta Fire Code (
