Posted 6 Oct 06

I recently contacted my Fuel company regarding the requirements for fuel tanks come the 1st April 2007, there seems to be mixed messages regarding these requirements,

From 1 April 2007 , an existing tank over 2000 litres must comply with one of the following:

Be bunded; or
Be managed in accordance with a code of practice or compliance plan which sets out a programme for bringing the tank into compliance with HSNO or otherwise provides a satisfactory means of environmental protection; for example:
make sure your tank is of sound construction with no sign of leaks
make sure your fittings, pumps and hoses are free of leaks and undamaged
have an isolation valve fitted on the tank outlet before the dispensing hose to ensure there is a means to isolate the tank contents should the dispensing hose or nozzle develop a leak
See that your hose is fitted with a proper filling nozzle with a trigger valve mechanism
have available an appropriate spill kit for the fuel being stored.
My question too you is, who is monitoring this?As the feed back from my fuel company so far, they dont seen to know.
So if someone can add some light to this, give me some feed back.