When should I specify a bunded fuel tank rather than a single skin tank?
In all cases, an OFTEC risk assesment should be carried out. Generally speaking, if the tank is located within 10m of a watercourse, 50 metres of a borehole, or is near an open drain then it must be bunded. If oil is being stored in quantities greater than 200 litres at industrial, commercial or institutional premises, bunded tanks must be used at all times. Failure to comply with the latest phase of the Government’s oil storage regulations can attract fines up to £20,000.
