# The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014, Paragraph 1

Extent: E+W+S

A portable petrol storage container must—
(a) have a nominal capacity —
(i) no greater than 10 litres if made of plastic; and
(ii) no greater than 20 litres if made of metal;
(b) have a total capacity between 10% and 15% more than the nominal capacity;
(c) be made of either metal or plastic that is suitable and safe for the purpose and will not significantly degrade due to exposure to petrol or naturally occurring ultra-violet radiation;
(d) be designed and constructed so that—
(i) it is reasonably robust and not liable to break under the normal conditions of use;
(ii) the escape of liquid or vapour is prevented;
(iii) petrol can be poured safely from it; and
(iv) it is not unsteady when placed on a flat surface;
(e) be marked or labelled in a legible and indelible form with—
(i) the words “PETROL” and “HIGHLY FLAMMABLE”;
(ii) an appropriate hazard warning sign;
(iii) the nominal capacity in litres; and
(iv) the manufacturer’s name and the date and month of manufacture.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1637/schedule/3/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/petroleum-consolidation-regulations-2014/schedule-3/paragraph-1
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