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Regulation 15 Storage of liquid and gaseous fuels

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(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), every fixed storage tank for–

(a)

the storage of fuel oil used principally to serve an appliance providing space or water heating, or cooking facilities, in any building; or

(b)

the storage of liquefied petroleum gas serving any appliance in a building of purpose group 1 or 2,

shall be so constructed and installed as to minimise the risk of fire spreading to the tank or of the contents of the tank contaminating any water supply, watercourse, drain or sewer.

(2)

This regulation shall not apply to–

(a)

a fuel oil storage tank of a capacity not exceeding 90 litres;

(b)

a liquefied petroleum gas storage tank of a capacity not exceeding 150 litres water equivalent.