SERBISYO
Close an underground storage tank
You need approval to temporarily or permanently close an underground storage tank that holds hazardous substances.
Ano ang dapat malaman
Only licensed contractors can do the work
You will have to submit:
- Copy of the state contractor's license
- Copy of the certifications for installers and technicians
You need to apply first
- Approvals are valid for 90 days.
- We will inspect your site.
Ano ang gagawin
All single-walled Underground Storage Tanks must be permanently closed by December 31, 2025. Learn more in Senate Bill 445.
1. Contact us to apply
To get a permit to close your underground storage tank, contact us. We'll work with you on what you need to include in your permit application.
2. Pay the fee
Write a check, cashier’s check, or money order to “San Francisco Department of Public Health”. Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Mail the fee to:
49 South Van Ness Avenue
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
Kumuha ng mga direksyon
Please note the current fee for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 beginning July 1, 2024:
UST Closure/Removal: $1,390
3. Work with other agencies
To close your underground tank or system, you'll need approval from other agencies.
We will let you who to contact at the start of the process. You'll be guided through steps with those agencies to get their related permits.
Contact the following agencies to find out whether you need other permits to close your tank or system.
- San Francisco Fire Department
- 415-558-3300
- Fire department permits
- Department of Public Works
- 415-554-5810
- Street-use and mapping
- Bay Area Air Quality Management District
- 415-771-6000
- Underground tank permits
- Department of Building Inspection
- 415-558-6088
- Building permit services
- San Francisco Planning
- 415-558-6377
- SF Planning
4. Schedule inspections
Once you meet all the permit requirements for closing your tank or system, you'll coordinate inspections with each City agency.
We'll set you up with a district inspector from the health department.
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Mga ahensyang kasosyo
Ano ang dapat malaman
Only licensed contractors can do the work
You will have to submit:
- Copy of the state contractor's license
- Copy of the certifications for installers and technicians
You need to apply first
- Approvals are valid for 90 days.
- We will inspect your site.
Ano ang gagawin
All single-walled Underground Storage Tanks must be permanently closed by December 31, 2025. Learn more in Senate Bill 445.
1. Contact us to apply
To get a permit to close your underground storage tank, contact us. We'll work with you on what you need to include in your permit application.
2. Pay the fee
Write a check, cashier’s check, or money order to “San Francisco Department of Public Health”. Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Mail the fee to:
49 South Van Ness Avenue
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
Kumuha ng mga direksyon
Please note the current fee for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 beginning July 1, 2024:
UST Closure/Removal: $1,390
3. Work with other agencies
To close your underground tank or system, you'll need approval from other agencies.
We will let you who to contact at the start of the process. You'll be guided through steps with those agencies to get their related permits.
Contact the following agencies to find out whether you need other permits to close your tank or system.
- San Francisco Fire Department
- 415-558-3300
- Fire department permits
- Department of Public Works
- 415-554-5810
- Street-use and mapping
- Bay Area Air Quality Management District
- 415-771-6000
- Underground tank permits
- Department of Building Inspection
- 415-558-6088
- Building permit services
- San Francisco Planning
- 415-558-6377
- SF Planning
4. Schedule inspections
Once you meet all the permit requirements for closing your tank or system, you'll coordinate inspections with each City agency.
We'll set you up with a district inspector from the health department.