Environmental
In Tennessee, the storage of home heating oil in a residential underground tank is subject to:
ANo regulation since residential tanks are exempt
BTDEC's underground storage tank regulations if the tank exceeds 110 gallons✓ Correct
COnly the homeowner's discretion
DAnnual inspection by the county health department
Explanation
Residential underground oil storage tanks (heating oil) over certain sizes may be subject to TDEC's underground storage tank regulations. Tank leaks can create significant soil and groundwater contamination, making tank condition an important real estate due diligence issue.
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