Oil Storage Regs - have YOU complied yet?
September 1st 2005 is the deadline for compliance with The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001, do you still need to sort your diesel tank out? The regulations became law on 1st March 2002 and affect those storing 200 litres of oil above ground at industrial, commercial or institutional premises. (Oils include petrol, diesel, engine oil, two-stroke oil, hydraulic oil, i.e. all oils and that means vegetable oil too!) Most diesel tanks store 1000 litres or more! “When do I have to comply by?” is the frequently asked question. Unfortunately, two of the three dates have already passed;
1. New oil stores had to comply immediately - 1st March 2002
2. Existing oil stores at ‘significant risk’ had to comply by 1st September 2003
3. All remaining stores must comply by 1st September 2005. (this is not a recommendation, it is law!)
The main concern is usually a diesel fuel tank and a properly bunded (double skin) tank (or fuel station) must be installed. Gone are the days when a ‘single skin’ tank, usually placed on piers with a gravity hose would be acceptable. Already causing pollution from drips this installation is a major pollution incident waiting to happen! The Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Guidelines advise that the ideal tank should be top fill - top offtake. This means that fuel can only be drawn out of the tank by means of a pump (usually electric). The dangers of gravity feed hoses are too apparent and they are seen as ‘compromising the bund’. The gate valve could be knocked off accidentally (or by vandals) resulting in vast quantities of diesel running to ground, into drains or a watercourse causing a pollution incident with the attendant publicity and usually inevitable prosecution. Legally, you do not have to
install a top offtake bunded tank, but it would be a brave company or golf course that chose to do so knowing the risks! There are recorded prosecutions against companies with such an installation when pollution did occur (in one notable case where vandalism was the cause).
Bunded tanks and fuel stations come in many sizes; with the most popular being fuel stations around 1400 litres and 2500 litres capacity. The Mini Fuel Station
from Course Care (pictured here) fully complies with the new regulations and is supplied ‘plug & play’ as they say. All you need to do is connect it to a 13-amp socket, fill up, switch on and you’re in business! With an easy access lockable door, it has a capacity of 1413 litres and comes fully specified with 4 metre hose, auto nozzle, 240v pump, electronic remote contents and bund monitoring. It even now features a bulkhead light for those dark mornings! The 2500FS Fuel Station with a 2532 litre capacity has the same features but also comes supplied with a full size flow meter. Don’t forget, all your oils should be bunded under the new regulations. That means putting your barrels and drums onto a suitable Sump Pallet. For more details on fuel stations, sump pallets and how you can comply, contact; Course Care - low call number: 0845 600 3572 or email:
info@highspeed.co.uk
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