Summary
In short
- An above ground tank inspection is an inspection used in KnowEnviro that checks storage tanks for corrosion, leaks, level gauges and containment. It is built against API 653, EPA SPCC and forms part of the Environmental Management programme.
- Run monthly with a formal annual inspection. Carried out by facilities.
- The template holds 50 fields across 6 sections.
- Scoring is percent with knockout items, where high is good.
- EPA SPCC is spill prevention, control and countermeasure. Requirements for facilities storing oil, covering containment, inspection and a written plan.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Asset, Substance.
What it is
What it is
What is an above ground tank inspection?
An above ground tank inspection is an inspection used in KnowEnviro that checks storage tanks for corrosion, leaks, level gauges and containment. It is built against API 653, EPA SPCC and forms part of the Environmental Management programme.
When is an above ground tank inspection completed?
An above ground tank inspection is completed on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Run monthly with a formal annual inspection.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This inspection is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this inspection covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-2026-000
- You are running the Environmental Management programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: links asset, substance
Not for
- Environmental Site Inspection, which a general environmental walk of the site covering waste, storage, drains, emissions and housekeeping.
- Chemical Storage Environmental Check, which checks chemical storage from an environmental standpoint, covering containment, drainage proximity and labelling.
- Stormwater Outfall Inspection, which checks stormwater discharge points for sheen, colour, odour and debris.
- Anything outside KnowEnviro, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
EPA SPCCSpill prevention, control and countermeasure
Requirements for facilities storing oil, covering containment, inspection and a written plan.
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency
The United States environmental regulator.
API 653Aboveground storage tank inspection
Inspection, repair and reconstruction of welded storage tanks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the above ground tank inspection template based on?+
It is built against API 653, EPA SPCC. EPA SPCC is spill prevention, control and countermeasure. Requirements for facilities storing oil, covering containment, inspection and a written plan. EPA is environmental Protection Agency. The United States environmental regulator.
What sections does the above ground tank inspection contain?+
There are 6 sections: header, tank condition, fittings and pipework, protection systems, integrity testing, result. Together they hold 50 fields, 40 of which are required.
How often is an above ground tank inspection raised?+
A new record is raised on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the above ground tank inspection belong to?+
It is part of Environmental Management. An ISO 14001 system with obligations tracked and evaluated rather than listed.
How is an above ground tank inspection scored?+
Scoring is percent with knockout items. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the above ground tank inspection template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the above ground tank inspection library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowEnviro — environment and energy. Aspects, permits, waste, emissions, spills and sustainability reporting.
Sources
Sources
- EPA SPCC — Spill prevention, control and countermeasure
- EPA — Environmental Protection Agency
- API 653 — Aboveground storage tank inspection