How close to a boundary can I place an oil storage tank?
If the tank is less than 3400 litres, it can be placed within 760mm of a boundary. This distance assumes that there are no flu outlets or buildings between the tank and the boundary. Where these clearances cannot be achieved, the protection measures noted in British Standard BS 5410 : Part 1 : 1997 must be provided by means of a 30 minutes fire-resistant wall which extends at least 300mm above and beyond the ends of the tank. For tanks with a capacity greater than 3400 litres, please contact OFTEC for advice.
