BS799 Part 5

British Standards for Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks

“BS 799 Part 5 (2010) specifies requirements for the construction and testing of static carbon steel tanks for the storage of liquid fuel of classes A2, C1, C2, D, E, F, G and H conforming to BS 2869:2006 and FAME (fatty acid methyl esters) conforming to BS EN 14213, for use in conjunction with oil burning equipment”. Source: BS799 Part 5 – British Standards Institute

BS799 Part 5 is the British Standard for both cylindrical and rectangular tanks for the storage of oil for space heating and hot water.  This is a single skin standard traditionally specified by consulting engineers which now requires the addition of ‘Secondary Containment’ or ‘Bunding’ to comply with:

  • Control of Pollution (Oil Storage)( England) Regulations 2001
  • Water Environment (Oil Storage) (Scotland) Regulations 2006
  • Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
  • Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG2 2010
  • DEFRA Guidenotes to Control of Pollution
  • Water Industry Mechanical Electrical Specification
  • NES+ (Specifically for National Health Service construction and engineering projects)

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