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Online Resources
Below you’ll find links to online resources relevant to the products we supply – including Diesel Tanks, Heating Oil Tanks, Waste Oil Tanks and Water Tanks.
Building Regulations and Standards
Across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, Building Regulations and Standards exist, defining minimum installation requirements for fuel oil storage tanks. Building Regulations and Standards are accompanied by guidance documents, handbooks and booklets which detail methods of compliance consistent with the regulations. These are prepared on a regional basis in the UK and on a national basis in the Republic of Ireland.
England & Wales: Approved Document J Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems
Ireland: Technical Guidance Document J Heat Producing Appliances
Northern Ireland: Technical Booklet L Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems
Scotland: Technical Handbook – Domestic
Scotland: Technical Handbook – Non-Domestic
Trade Associations
The UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors' Association (UKIFDA) - formerly, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers - is a trade association for the downstream oil industry in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Its membership includes those businesses who supply the bulk of Heating Oil delivered in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Additionally, leading fuel suppliers in the Republic of Ireland are also UKIFDA members.
UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors' Association
The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) primarily represents oil equipment manufacturers and installers. It also operates a Competent Person Scheme for Oil Heating Technicians in England and Wales and a Technician Registration Scheme in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC)
HM Government Guidance
Her Majesty's Government publishes online guidance on general principles for the storage of fuel oil at domestic and commercial premises via the GOV.uk website.
Storing Oil at Your Home or Business
Manufacturers
Links to manufacturers of AdBlue Tanks, Diesel Tanks, Heating Oil Tanks, Waste Oil Tanks, Water Tanks and ancillary equipment:
Davant Products (Linthwaite Limited)
Harlequin Manufacturing Limited
Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) Equipment Directory
The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) operates the OFCERT Equipment Licensing Scheme. OFTEC’s Equipment Directory lists OFCERT licensed equipment produced by OFTEC members in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The directory which is updated regularly. It can additionally be used to cross-check and verify OFCERT license numbers and validate approvals.
UK Regulations
HM Government’s Legislation website details UK regulations, including those governing the storage of fuel oil at agricultural, domestic, commercial and industrial premises. Legislation is prepared and implemented on a regional basis, with variations between regional regulations within the UK.
The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001
The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Northern Ireland (Regulations) 2010
The Water Environment (Oil Storage) (Scotland) Regulations 2006
The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations 2016
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS)
WRAS exists to prevent the contamination of public water supplies through the promotion of compliance with water supply regulations in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and byelaws in Scotland. It additionally operates an approvals scheme for manufactured products intended for connection to the public water supply.
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
Need for further advice or guidance?
If you require further guidance or advice, we recommend you contact your local, professional, independently accredited storage tank technician, such as an installer registered with The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC). Click here to find your nearest OFTEC Registered Technician across the UK and in the Republic of Ireland. You can also seek guidance from your local environmental authority:
Department of the Environment, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Northern Ireland
Environmental Protection Agency of Ireland
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
For issues surrounding compliance with Building Regulations in the United Kingdom, contact your Local Authority Building Control office.
Local Authority Building Control (UK)
You’re also very welcome to contact us. Our Customer Support Team is available 9am to 5pm weekdays by calling 01789 613 975 in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man and 01 5268 642 in the Republic of Ireland. You can also e-mail hello@fueltank.store.
