Best Practice
Oil and Fuel
Storage and Transport
- Containers must be of sufficient
strength to avoid bursting or leakage under normal operating
conditions
- Containers must be securely stored
within a secondary containment system (SCS) or bund
- Bunds must be able to hold 110% of the
largest container or 25% of total volume, whichever is larger
- Ensure all valves, filters, sight
gauges and pipe work are contained within the bund when not in
use
- Ensure single drums have a drip tray capable
of containing 25% of its capacity
- Ensure mobile bowsers are self-bunded, stored
in a bund or have a drip tray
- Ensure bunds are impermeable to water and
oil, and do not contain any drainage valves
- Any above ground pipe work must be properly
supported and maintained
- Protect underground pipe work from damage
with detection measures in case of leaks. Mechanical joints need to
have accessible inspection points.
- Position storage tanks away from any possible
damage from traffic, and secure from vandals
- Ensure fixed storage tanks cannot move from
their base or float away in the event of unusually high tides or
floods as this causes pipelines to break and oil to be spilled.
Avoid placing tanks in areas at risk from flooding. Contact your
local Environment Agency, SEPA, CCW or EANI office to check if your
tank is located in a flood plain
- Tanks and bunds should be maintained and
checked regularly
- Install fuel tanks and pipe work above ground
whenever possible to enable regular maintenance checks to be
carried out and leaks to be identified earlier
- Install fuel tanks at least 10 metres
away from the water if possible
- Consult Defra or your local EA/SEPA/EAW/EANI
office if you have to install storage tanks underground
- When refuelling, whenever possible, do
so within the bunded area
- Oil and fuel should not be stored on
pontoons as the risk of pollution is greatly increased. Where this
is unavoidable, discuss the necessary pollution prevention measures
with your local EA/SEPA/EAW/EANI office
- Check other requirements in the
ECoP
Disposal
- Dispose of oil as hazardous waste in
specialist containers so that it can be reconditioned
- Provide oil recycling facilities for
customers and tenants
- Dispose of oily rags as hazardous
waste
Dispensing
- Maintain all delivery hoses, pipe work
and trigger nozzles to a high standard and secure them to prevent
unauthorised interference. Clearly display a notice providing
advice on how to avoid spillages and what to do if they occur
- Ensure flexible delivery pipes are kept within a bund and have
a cut-off valve or lockable valve where it leaves the container.
“Trigger” delivery nozzles with automatic cut-off on release are
considered good practice
- Locate dispensing facilities in an area where spills can be
contained easily e.g. away from main river flows or heavy river
traffic. When refuelling, vessels should be adjacent to the
dispensing point to ensure no spills
- Consider allocating a separate berth, which is used only for
refuelling
For information relating to refuelling boats and onboard
procedures, see the boat users
section
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