Technical data

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 own or neighbouring properties. It is therefore vital

that a tank and its installation complies with legislation.

Reference should be made to the following:

OFT

EC www.oftec.org

OFTE

C promotes excellence in oil heating and publishes a number of booklets, technical information

sheets and easy guides which cover the most frequent queries from consumers, installers and technicians.

Balmoral Tanks recommends that its products are installed by OFTEC registered technicians.

Env

ironment Agency (EA) www.environment-agency.gov.uk/netregs

Net

regs provides free environmental guidance for businesses in the UK and can help you understand what

you need to do to comply with environmental law and protection of the environment.

Sco

ttish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) www.sepa.org.uk

SEP

A provides Information on Scotland''s environment, pollution prevention, regulation and other

environmental initiatives.

Nor

thern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) www

.ni-environment.gov.uk

The NIEA protects and conserves Northern Ireland's natural heritage and built environment whilst

promoting the control of pollution and best environmental practices.

Env

ironment Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland www

.epa.ie

In Ireland, the Environmental Protection Agency protects the environment through its licensing,

enforcement and monitoring activities.

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