Domestic Oil Storage Tank Inspections Lincolnshire

Oil Storage Tank Inspections
Do you have regular oil storage tank inspections? Does your oil storage tank comply with current oil storage regulations? Did you know that from 1st September 2005, all relevant storage tanks may have to be bunded following an oil tank risk assesment?

Chalder Engineering Ltd can help ensure that your tank complies fully with all the latest Oil Storage Regulations. We can carry out yearly oil storage tank inspections for all private dwellings. Our extensive check covers everything from general requirements to secondary containment and ancillary equipment

General requirements

Is the tank “fit for purpose” and in good condition?
Is it unlikely to leak or burst in ordinary use?
Is the tank situated more than 10 m from a watercourse? (If unsure, contact the Regulations Agencies)
Is the tank situated within a secondary containment system?
Is the tank/containment system located or protected so that it cannot be damaged by an impact or a collision?

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Secondary containment:
storage capacity

For a single tank, is the secondary containment at least 110% of the maximum storage capacity of the tank?

For two or more tanks in one secondary containment system, is the secondary containment at least 110% of the biggest tank’s maximum storage capacity or 25% of the total maximum storage capacity of all the tanks, whichever is the greatest.

Secondary containment: integrity

Is the secondary containment impermeable to water and oil?
Is the containment system intact and without openings or valves for drainage?
Are any draw-off pipes and fill pipes that pass through the containment system sealed adequately?

Tank ancillary equipment

Are all valves, filters, sight gauges, vent pipes and taps within the secondary containment system?
If the tank has a sight gauge, is it supported properly and fitted with a valve that closes automatically when the gauge is not in use?
Are fill and draw-off pipes located or protected so that they cannot be damaged by an impact or a collision?
Are they protected from corrosion?
If above ground, are they supported properly?
Are vent pipes, taps and valves arranged so that any oil lost will be retained within the containment system?
Are all taps and valves fixed to the storage tank, through which oil can be discharged to the open, fitted with locks and locked shut when not in use?

Deliveries to the tank (filling)

Is the fill pipe situated within the secondary containment system, or if not, is a drip tray of adequate capacity provided to contain any oil that may remain in the pipework after filling?
Can the tank and vent be seen from the point where the filling operation is controlled, or if not, is the tank fitted with an automatic overfill prevention device?
If the tank has a screw fitting or other fixed coupling, is it in good condition?

Are fittings/couplings being used when the tank is filled?

Underground pipes (for filling and/or draw-off)

Are underground pipes for filling or draw-off protected from physical damage?
Are all mechanical joints situated at a place accessible for inspection?
Are there adequate facilities for detecting leaks?
If permanent leak detection is provided, is it maintained in working order and tested at appropriate intervals?
If permanent leak detection is not provided, have the pipes been tested before use?
Is pipework with mechanical joints tested every five years?
Is all other pipework tested at least every ten years?

Flexible draw off pipes

Is the flexible draw-off pipe fitted with a tap or valve at the delivery end that closes automatically when the draw-off pipe is not in use?
Is the pipe kept within the secondary containment system when not in use or enclosed in a secure cabinet equipped with a drip tray?
Is there a lockable valve where the pipe leaves the container which is locked shut when not in use?

Pump set draw-off (non gravity draw off)

Is the pump set fitted with a non-return valve in the feed line to the pump?
Is the pump set protected from unauthorised use (locked or isolated when not in use)?
Is the pump set located or protected so that it cannot be damaged by an impact or a collision?

For any further information on our oil storage tank inspections, or to book one now, telephone Chalder Engineering Ltd on 01472 361092 and we will be pleased to help you with your oil storage requirements.

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Oil Storage Tank Inspections Do you have regular oil storage tank inspections? Does your oil storage tank comply with current oil storage regulations? Did you know that from 1st September 2005, all relevant storage tanks may have to be bunded following an oil tank risk assesment? Chalder Engineering Ltd can help ensure that your tank complies fully with all the latest Oil Storage Regulations. We can carry out yearly oil storage tank inspections for all private dwellings. Our extensive check covers everything from general requirements to secondary containment and ancillary equipment General requirements Is the tank “fit for purpose” and in good condition? Is it unlikely to leak or burst in ordinary use? Is the tank situated more than 10 m from a watercourse? (If unsure, contact the Regulations Agencies) Is the tank situated within a secondary containment system? Is the tank/containment system located or protected so that it cannot be damaged by an impact or a collision? click the image to enlarge Secondary containment: storage capacity For a single tank, is the secondary containment at least 110% of the maximum storage capacity of the tank? For two or more tanks in one secondary containment system, is the secondary containment at least 110% of the biggest tank’s maximum storage capacity or 25% of the total maximum storage capacity of all the tanks, whichever is the greatest. Secondary containment: integrity Is the secondary containment impermeable to water and oil? Is the containment system intact and without openings or valves for drainage? Are any draw-off pipes and fill pipes that pass through the containment system sealed adequately? Tank ancillary equipment Are all valves, filters, sight gauges, vent pipes and taps within the secondary containment system? If the tank has a sight gauge, is it supported properly and fitted with a valve that closes automatically when the gauge is not in use? Are fill and draw-off pipes located or protected so that they cannot be damaged by an impact or a collision? Are they protected from corrosion? If above ground, are they supported properly? Are vent pipes, taps and valves arranged so that any oil lost will be retained within the containment system? Are all taps and valves fixed to the storage tank, through which oil can be discharged to the open, fitted with locks and locked shut when not in use? Deliveries to the tank (filling) Is the fill pipe situated within the secondary containment system, or if not, is a drip tray of adequate capacity provided to contain any oil that may remain in the pipework after filling? Can the tank and vent be seen from the point where the filling operation is controlled, or if not, is the tank fitted with an automatic overfill prevention device? If the tank has a screw fitting or other fixed coupling, is it in good condition? Are fittings/couplings being used when the tank is filled? Underground pipes (for filling and/or draw-off) Are underground pipes for filling or draw-off protected from physical damage? Are all mechanical joints situated at a place accessible for inspection? Are there adequate facilities for detecting leaks? If permanent leak detection is provided, is it maintained in working order and tested at appropriate intervals? If permanent leak detection is not provided, have the pipes been tested before use? Is pipework with mechanical joints tested every five years? Is all other pipework tested at least every ten years? Flexible draw off pipes Is the flexible draw-off pipe fitted with a tap or valve at the delivery end that closes automatically when the draw-off pipe is not in use? Is the pipe kept within the secondary containment system when not in use or enclosed in a secure cabinet equipped with a drip tray? Is there a lockable valve where the pipe leaves the container which is locked shut when not in use? Pump set draw-off (non gravity draw off) Is the pump set fitted with a non-return valve in the feed line to the pump? Is the pump set protected from unauthorised use (locked or isolated when not in use)? Is the pump set located or protected so that it cannot be damaged by an impact or a collision? For any further information on our oil storage tank inspections, or to book one now, telephone Chalder Engineering Ltd on 01472 361092 and we will be pleased to help you with your oil storage requirements.
Unit 14,Grimsby Business Centre, King Edward Street, Grimsby, N. E. Lincolnshire - Telephone: 01472 -361092 Mobile: 07780 554663