Alex Gunderson wrote:
On Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:10:08 -0700, bob haller wrote:

The tank may need perodic inspection in order to permit filling. So you
mght need to add that to your question.

Well, these 1,000 gallon tanks are above ground, and they're built
like cement outhouses, so the last thing on my mind is that the tank
is gonna explode.

Besides, the tank has a date stamp of 1999 so it is in fine shape.

I do know the 20 pound propane tanks need a pressure test every so many
years..

The company that fills the tank inspected it before entering into
the agreement with me.

the tank is placed in a container covered with water. its then pressured
to capacity.

There is no way you're going to take a one thousand gallon tank and
place it in a bucket of water. The thing is 15 feet long (or so).

of course the tank exploding etc is also a failure...

We have a better chance of winning the lottery than the tank suddenly
deciding to explode. So I'm not the least bit worried about safety.

I'm worried about ownership.

Hmm,
Can't you contact previous owner? Wonder why you did not check about the
ownership(tank was rented, leased or what?) when you purchased the
house? The seller, buyer, real estate lawyer were not diligent in this
case, IMHO.