The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) delivers tank installation inspections throughout the installation process to verify that storage tanks are constructed and installed in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. By identifying issues early, we help clients reduce the risk of leaks, tank failure, improve safety and compliance, extend asset life, and minimize future maintenance costs and operational downtime.
What Standards and Codes are Used for Tank Installation Inspection?
Across both ATS and SGS, our trained experts apply industry-recognized API and STI standards and inspection practices for tank installation inspections, such as:
- API 650 – Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
- API 653 – Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction
- API 575 – Inspection of Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
- API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection Code
- STI SP001 – Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks
- STI SP131 – Standard for Inspection, Modification, and Repair of Underground Storage Tanks
- NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Our Tank Installation Evaluation Capabilities
Our experts assess foundations, settlement, shells, roofs, bottoms, access systems, instrumentation, and safety features using a range of fitness-for-service evaluations and testing methods, such as:
- Visual Inspection Methods
- Non-Destructive Testing Methods (NDT) (UT, MT, PT, RT, vacuum box testing, and magnetic flux leakage testing)
- Tank Corrosion Assessment
- Remaining Tank Life Calculation
- Verification of Repairs, Alterations, and Regulatory Compliance
Quality You Can Trust
For nearly 60 years, ATS and our growing family of companies have supported clients in the testing, inspection, certification, and calibration (TICC) industry, helping them make informed decisions about critical assets. Our trained, certified, and licensed personnel work on-site or in our A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited and ISO 9001:2015-certified laboratories. Since joining SGS in 2026, we have expanded our services to reach even more clients across a wider range of industries worldwide.
Contact Us
If your organization requires tank installation inspection services, contact ATS today by submitting a web request form or calling us directly at +1 (888)-287-5227.
