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Are drums, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and mobile bowsers included?

April 26, 2017bowsers drums IBC included intermediate bulk containers mobile

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Are drums, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and mobile bowsers included?

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Yes. The regulations apply to drums greater than 200 litres, IBCs and to mobile bowsers. All containers must comply with the general requirements of the regulations (Regulation 6). In addition there are specific requirements for mobile bowsers [Regulation 6(8)]. Many self-bunded bowsers are now available. Bowsers that are not bunded will need to be kept in a bunded area with 110% capacity when in use. Drums [Regulation 6(6)] with a drip tray are subject to special requirements: the tray must have a capacity of at least 25% of the total storage capacity. If an IBC is being used for permanent oil storage then we would regard it as fixed storage and therefore the requirements for fixed tanks [Regulation 6(7)] will apply.