{"id":103197,"date":"2020-03-16T14:39:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T14:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/?p=103197"},"modified":"2024-12-03T16:58:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:58:10","slug":"new-oil-storage-regulations-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/news\/new-oil-storage-regulations-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"New Oil Storage Regulations in Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The 15th<\/sup> March 2020 saw the third and final stage of new above-ground oil storage regulations in Wales to help reduce the number of pollution incidences from oil spills, leaks and bursts at commercial premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All oil tanks must be capable of storing liquid fuels safely. However, there are still many ineffective storage practices in place, which is why the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has introduced new oil regulations to help prevent such instances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based in England? Visit our dedicated information about the oil storage regulations in England<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What do the new storage rules entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All fuel tanks with a capacity of 200 litres or more must be 110% bunded. This means they must have a secondary containment such as a wall or skin to contain any leaks and prevent them from entering the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All valves, vent pipes, sight gauges and ancillary equipment must be contained within the bund to catch any leaks, and must also have a lock that remains shut when not in use. An automatic overfill prevention device must also be installed for added security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel tanks must be located over 50m away from any boreholes and 10m of surface water\/wetland to prevent water pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above-ground pipework must be supported to prevent physical damage. Below-ground pipework must be protected from damage and corrosion and have their own leak detection facilities that adhere to EN13160-1 – 7.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do the new storage rules affect me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new regulations apply to any above-ground fuel tanks that store fuel or oil for agricultural and business use, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n