Aluminum fuel tanks

[rico]

I don't know but I just found out that my fuel tank needs to be fire tested or it needs to be certified. I have followed the plans. I don't know much but I heard that I need to build 2 fuel tanks, one for burning and one for my own use to get that certification. Can someone help me out with some info? I am based out of Westcoast Canada and I believe that this is the only factor where certification and registration of my boat will be held up.
Thanks

[jimslade]

there are tank builders that certify their own tanks. Look in the yellow pages for truck tank builders. they can build you what you need

[cyclops]

But are they USCG fuel tank approved?

[marshmat]

Call up the Coast Guard or Transport Canada and ask for a copy of "Construction Standards for Small Vessels", TP1332 is the report number. The certification requirements for marine fuel tanks are all listed in here. As far as I know, destructive testing is not part of the certification procedure.

[rico]

Thank you marshmat, jimslade and cyclops. The guy at Transport Canada told me that in order to be able to register my boat, it needs to have its tank fire-tested. I don't know why he told me that but he was emailing me that Construction Standards for Small Vessels and I am waiting for it.

[cyclops]

Anytime a fuel tank is to be fire tested. Get the HELL away from there. Let them mail you a report. Some, weird, dangerous, tests are performed. BY design or stupidty. Stay away.