source:
  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch12-t36
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 36 — Stationary
    Storage Tanks
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 36 — Stationary
    Storage Tanks.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: va-m26-7-ch12-t36-full
  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch12-t36-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 36 — Stationary
    Storage Tanks
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 36 — Stationary
      Storage Tanks
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
    snapshot_id: 824171a914866a59
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:53Z'
    content_hash: sha256:71efd8bb39bb5596ad194f1b13e6f979cfa1afbf5566e897e26836fc1ab0429e
    paragraph_quote: '36. Stationary Storage Tanks Change Date March 28, 2019 • This
      chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Distance Requirement If the property
      is located within 300 feet of an above-ground or subsurface stationary storage
      tank with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more containing flammable or explosive
      material, the appraiser must report this information in the appraisal. This
      includes storage tanks for domestic and commercial uses as well as automotive
      service station tanks. b. Comparable Sales The appraiser should use comparable
      sales in similar locations, if available. c. NOV Requirement The SAR must include
      the information on the NOV, requiring the Veteran’s signed acknowledgement to
      ensure the Veteran is fully informed of the situation. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised
      Chapter 12: Minimum Property Requirements 12-45'
  judgment: false
