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Originally Posted by van_driver
What are the chances a 1972 built house in Burnaby has an underground oil tank?
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Unlikely. Oil heating was being phased out in the late 1950s so the probability of them found in post 1960 builds is remote, although possible. What style home?
You can do a few things to confirm. Walk the exterior perimeter and look for vent pipes into the ground against the house/foundation. Also fill caps near the sidewalk and alleyway where the oil truck would re-fuel. If the basement perimeter walls aren't covered, look for oil pipes running through the foundation. Also check with the municipality (eg: fire department) for service/decommission records.
Otherwise, an underground scan is your best bet. $100-150 cost.