Balmoral Tanks - Balmoral Group

Tank siting and installationThe storage of fuel oil is strictly controlled in the UK andIreland.Tank owners are considered liable in law for anycontamination or pollution caused on their or theirneighbour’s property. It is therefore vital that the tankcomplies with all current legislation.Prior to selecting a fuel oil storage tank, purchasers must completea risk assessment for their particular installation and/orapplication to establish the type of oil storage tank permissible.Once the type of tank has been established a further FirePrevention assessment must be completed to establish thecorrect siting and positioning of the tank.Finally, the tank must be installed in accordance with BalmoralTanks’ installation instructions which are supplied with everytank (enclosed with the fittings) with respect to supporting thetank and expansion clearances.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:1991Fuel 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)Most of the above requirements will be covered by specifyinga bunded tank.The benefits of installing a bunded tank include peace of mind,flexibility of siting and potentially improved home insurancepremiums.To ensure your tank fully complies with the above, Balmoralstrongly recommends that your tank is installed by an OFTECregistered engineer who is deemed to be competent in law.Alternatively, you can self install but must apply to your localBuilding Control Office for permission and inspection.Further reference to oil storage regulations are available onpage 15.Will you need planning permission?*You should contact your local authority to determine whetheror not planning permission is required before you begin theproject.Domestic users will need to apply for planning permission toinstall a heating oil tank if:◗ Greater than 3500 litres capacity◗ More than 3m above ground level◗ Nearer to the public highway than the closest applicablecorner of the propertyPlanning permission is also required for any domestic storagetank for fuels other than for oil fired heating applications (ie:LPG).If you are installing an oil tank and/or connecting pipe workand you employ an OFTEC registered installer, you will notneed to involve a Building Control Service.* Source: www.oilstorageregs.co.uk10