The storage of oil at industrial, commercial, institutional and institutional residential premises in England is to be the subject of new regulations due to be introduced in late 2000. Similar regulations for Wales and Scotland are under consideration. These will introduce statutory minimum storage standards. PPG2 - Reference 10 covers above ground oil storage, with the key points listed below;
a. Storage
Any oil storage tank and oil stored in drums should be sited on an impervious base within an oil-tight bund with no drainage outlet. All fill pipes, draw pipes and sight gauges should be enclosed within the bund, and the tank vent pipe should be directed downwards into it. Advice is available on the construction of bund walls and the storage and disposal of used oils .
b.Pipelines
Site pipelines in an accessible position above the ground where possible, as underground tanks and pipelines may be subject to damage and corrosion. Where a pipeline has to be laid underground, it should be corrosion resistant and placed in a protective sleeve or a duct with open grating covers for inspection purposes, and should be tested regularly. Underground pipeline connections should be minimised and, where used, should have access points for
inspection. Underground tanks and pipelines may be subject to special restrictions where there is a risk to groundwaters.
a. Storage
Any oil storage tank and oil stored in drums should be sited on an impervious base within an oil-tight bund with no drainage outlet. All fill pipes, draw pipes and sight gauges should be enclosed within the bund, and the tank vent pipe should be directed downwards into it. Advice is available on the construction of bund walls and the storage and disposal of used oils .
b.Pipelines
Site pipelines in an accessible position above the ground where possible, as underground tanks and pipelines may be subject to damage and corrosion. Where a pipeline has to be laid underground, it should be corrosion resistant and placed in a protective sleeve or a duct with open grating covers for inspection purposes, and should be tested regularly. Underground pipeline connections should be minimised and, where used, should have access points for
inspection. Underground tanks and pipelines may be subject to special restrictions where there is a risk to groundwaters.
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