To help protect the environment, the government introduced Regulations which make pollution from leaking oil tanks an even bigger and more expensive problem.
If you store more than 200 litres of oil above ground at an industrial, commercial or institutional site, or 3500 litres at a domestic installation in England (or 2500 litres at a domestic installation in Scotland). The Regulations cover all types of oil including petrol.
We’ve produced a straightforward guide that outlines the Regulations and how to find out further information. The guide is available to download or alternatively email us to request a copy through the post.
Calor’s aim is to support the industry with information on the new Regulations. Here are some of the key points*:
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Tanks, drums or other containers
must be strong enough to hold the
oil without leaking or bursting.
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There must be a ‘bund’ (or drip tray)
to catch any leaks from the container
or its pipework and equipment.
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The bund must be large enough to
contain 110% of the maximum
contents of the oil container.
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The bund base and wall must be
impermeable to water and oil. They
must be checked regularly for leaks.
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No rainwater drainage valve may be
fitted to the bund.
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Above ground pipework must be
adequately supported, and
underground pipes should be protected from damage and have
leakage detection.
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It is the responsibility of the property
owner to ensure the oil store
installation meets the Regulations
and is checked regularly.
Calor LPG offers a cleaner burning alternative that eliminates the risks associated with fuel spillage. Unlike oil tanks, LPG bulk tanks remain the responsibility of the LPG supplier and Calor regularly inspects, services and maintains its bulk storage tanks, giving you peace of mind.
Download the guide to the new oil storage regulations - approx 60KB
* Full details of the Regulations can be obtained from DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) or the Environment Agency.
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