Transfer Tanks and Tank Trucks
Any vehicle that has a mounted transfer tank that is parked overnight in Chelmsford must be permitted and inspected. Biannual stickers are no longer required in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; however, a flammable and combustible materials permit is required for the property where the truck will be parked overnight. Fill out a Flammable and Combustible Materials permit application on the Chelmsford Fire Department permitting portal.
Transfer Tank must comply with 527 CMR 1.00 Ch. 42.15
- Tanks must be securely mounted to the vehicle body or truck bed.
- Tanks shall not exceed 110 gallons
- Tanks may not be constructed with less than 14 USS gauge standard open hearth steel tank plate or one-eighth inch-thick aluminum.
- Liquid shall be drawn only from the top of the tank by means of a suitable pump to which is attached a durable hose equipped with a self-closing nozzle.
- All tank openings must be securely plugged or capped.
- The vehicle shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher with a minimum 1-A: 10-B,C rating
- Tank may not be mounted in the bed or body of any vehicle contains a hoist to raise such bed or body.
All (cargo) tank trucks must comply with NFPA 385 and 527 CMR 1.00 Ch. 42.7