Fuel Storage Tanks and Lines / Interceptors

Since 2001, new regulations have come into force for above and below ground petrol, diesel and oil storage tanks. To encourage people to comply with the regulations it is deemed as a criminal offence if hydrocarbon based liquid is allowed to enter the watercourse. This effectively means that if a tank or pipe leaks and allows petrol or oil to enter the watercourse, the EA/DEFRA can criminally prosecute. They will take action against the individual responsible for the fuel storage as well as the offending companies managing director. If successful, such a prosecution could result in a prison sentance and/or unlimited fine!

What you must do to comply with the regulations: Above Ground Tanks– Control of Pollution (Oil Storage)(England) Regulations 2001 Applicable since 2001, although introduced in in three stages Perform an annual inspection by qualified engineer Underground lines to be integrity tested.

Underground Tanks- Groundwater Protection Code: Petrol stations and other fuel dispensing facilities involving underground storage tanks
Applicable since November 2002

• Integrity test tank and lines (lines annually)
• Environmental Risk Assessment on tank(s)

Internal Tanks – Building Regulations 2000, Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
Applicable since 2000

No specific requirements, but EA/DEFRA will prosecute if oil is not stored to the standards outlined in the Contol of Pollution Regulations (see above)

Petrol and Oil Interceptors – Pollution Prevention Guideline 3

Applicable since 2006

• Minimum annual clean and jeting out of all waste material. Again this is not a specific regulatory requirement, but a proecution may result if not done. 

FuelSafe can offer all of the necessary inspection, assessments, integrity tests and works to comply with the relevant regulations.

Please contact us with your tank details so we can tailor a package to your needs.

We also offer tank and line installation; servicing; de-commissioning and  removal.