OFTEC Regulations
Environmental Hazard
If any of the below are true, secondary containment must be provided:
1. Tank capacity in excess of 2500
2. Tank within 10 metres of controlled water
3. Tank located where spillage could run into an open drain or to a loose fitting manhole cover
4. Tank within 50 metres of a borehole or spring
5. Tank over hard ground or hard surfaced ground that could enable spillage run-off to reach controlled water
6. Tank located in a position where the vent pipe outlet is not visible from the fill point
7. Tank supplying heating oil to a building other than a single family dwelling
8. Any other potential hazard individual to the site
Fire Hazard
If any of the below are true, fire protection must be provided:
1. Oil tank located within 1.8 metres of a non fire rated wall (less than 30 minutes)
2. Oil tank located within 760mm of a non fire rated boundary (less than 30 minutes)
3.
Oil tank located within 1.8 metres of non fire rated eaves (less than 30 minutes)
4. Oil tank located within 1.8 metres of a construction opening in building (window / door)
5. Oil tank located within 1.8 metres of a flue termination
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