Useful Links

Please see below some links and references of UK legislation and regulations regarding fuel storage tanks.

ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY – Above ground oil storage tanks: PPG 2

ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY – Installation, decommissioning and removal of underground storage tanks: PPG27

DEFRA – Guidance note for the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001

DEFRA – Groundwater Protection Code: Petrol stations and other fuel dispensing facilities involving underground storage tanks

HSE – The storage of flammable liquids in tanks

HSE – The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

Building Regulations 2000 – Legislation on positioning of oil tanks to buildings

Oil Care – A guide to looking after an oil storage tank and avoiding pollution

Please note the attached links are for references only. UK Legislation and regulations   are updated on a regular basis. We will not be held responsible if UK legislation and regulations have been updated since this webpage was last updated.