08 May 2009

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Oil storage regulations

These regulations require anyone in England who stores more than 200 litres of oil to provide more secure containment facilities for tanks, drums and mobile bowsers to prevent oil escaping into the environment.

This section contains questions and answers on the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001.

Remember that other regulations and standards apply to the storage of oil and these aren't enforced by us.

It is your responsibility to make sure that your oil storage facilities comply with all relevant legislation.

  • Do the regulations apply to you?

    Find out if the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 apply to your business

  • Exemptions

    The regulations don't apply to everyone, so find about if your business is exempt

  • Oil containers

    Find out how the regulations apply to different kinds of oil containers

  • Secondary containment

    Find out how the regulations apply to secondary containment

  • Ancillary equipment, pipework and pumps

    Find out about ancillary equipment, pipework and pumps, and the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001

  • Enforcement

    Find out about the penalties for failing to comply with the regulations

Contact

  • or telephone our National Customer Contact Centre on 08708 506 506..