Technical data
Tank siting and installation
The storage of fuel oil is strictly controlled in the UK and
Ireland.Tank owners are considered liable in law for any
contamination or pollution caused on their or their
neighbour’s property. It is therefore vital that the tank
complies with all current legislation.
Prior to selecting a fuel oil storage tank, purchasers must complete
a risk assessment for their particular installation and/or
application to establish the type of oil storage tank permissible.
Once the type of tank has been established a further Fire
Prevention assessment must be completed to establish the
correct siting and positioning of the tank.
Finally, the tank must be installed in accordance with Balmoral
Tanks’ installation instructions which are supplied with every
tank (enclosed with the fittings) with respect to supporting the
tank and expansion clearances.
Most of the above requirements will be covered by specifying
a bunded tank.
The benefits of installing a bunded tank include peace of mind,
flexibility of siting and potentially improved home insurance
premiums.
To ensure your tank fully complies with the above, Balmoral
strongly recommends that your tank is installed by an OFTEC
registered engineer who is deemed to be competent in law.
Alternatively, you can self install but must apply to your local
Building Control Office for permission and inspection.
Further reference to oil storage regulations are available on
page 15.
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Overall requirements are specified in the following legislation:
• Control of Pollution (Oil Storage)(England) Regulations:2001
• Water Environment (Oil Storage)(Scotland) Regulations April 2006
• Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry & Agricultural Fuel Oil)
Regulations:1991
Fuel oil tanks supplying domestic properties must comply with:
• Building Regulations (England & Wales) 2010:AD”J”
• Scottish Building Standards (Domestic) Technical Handbook
• Building Regulations Northern Ireland Technical Booklet L:2006
• Building Regulations: Part J (Ireland)
• BS5410 - Code of Practice for Oil Fired Systems: Part 1 or Part 2
(UK and Ireland)
Will you need planning permission?*
You should contact your local authority to determine whether
or not planning permission is required before you begin the
project.
Domestic users will need to apply for planning permission to
install a heating oil tank if:
Q Greater than 3500 litres capacity
Q More than 3m above ground level
Q Nearer to the public highway than the closest applicable
corner of the property
Planning permission is also required for any domestic storage
tank for fuels other than for oil fired heating applications (ie:
LPG).
If you are installing an oil tank and/or connecting pipe work
and you employ an OFTEC registered installer, you will not
need to involve a Building Control Service.
* Source: www.oilstorageregs.co.uk