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Paragraph 8 Storage of fuel and hazardous substancesI1

England and Wales

Any storage for fuel or other hazardous substances installed on or after 14th April 2023 must be so arranged as to ensure that—

(a)

it is located on an impervious base and graded to drain to a sump or collector, or surrounded by impervious walls to form a bunded compound;

(b)

all filling points, vents, gauges and sight glasses are located on an impervious base and the drainage system sealed, with no discharge to any watercourse, land or underground strata;

(c)

any associated pipe work is located above ground and protected from accidental damage;

(d)

all filling points and tank overflow pipe outlets are designed to discharge into a sump, collector or bunded compound.

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Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 11.4.2024, see art. 1(2)