Oil Tank Regulations
 Clean burning, highly refined and bursting with energy, heating oil and diesel both represent an excellent and environmentally responsible fuel choice. However, just like any fuel, it is necessary to store heating oil and diesel in an inherently safe and environmentally sensitive manner.
Throughout the United Kingdom, regulations are now in place to minimise the impact of heating oil and diesel upon the environment, with links to key requirements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales provided below. Please note that many of these Regulations required expert interpretation.
If you are unsure as to any aspect of the Regulations, it is strongly recommended that you consult with an independently accredited competent person before undertaking any oil storage tank installation or ordering any product. TankDepot.co.uk cannot be held responsible for incorrect product selection or installation.
United Kingdom Building Standards and Regulations
United Kingdom Pollution Control Regulations
United Kingdom Regulatory Guidance and Advice
Other Useful Links and Advice
With thanks to OilFiredUp.com and John Switzer of Harlequin Oil Tanks for their kind and valued assistance in the preparation of this information. Please note that some of the files above can only be viewed in Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you can download the programme by clicking below:
This Page was last updated on 13 July 2010 and is next scheduled for update on 13 february 2011.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Every effort is made to keep this area of the site up to date. However, TankDepot.co.uk cannot be held liable for errors and omissions. Legal compliance is the user's responsibility. If you have concerns over compliance, you must seek professional advice, or contact your or local building standards or environmental authority. Additionally, TankDepot.co.uk recommends that all storage tanks should be installed only by a competent person, registered with The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC). Please note that TankDepot.co.uk will not be responsible for any installation which is non-compliant with prevailing statutory requirements. |
