Posted By Rachael Powell I have been asked by a friend who has a 2500 storage of kerosene on their work premises for heating supply. It has a suitable container but no bunding was constructed with it. I have said that it should be bunded but the company will not listen to reason. Does this fall under the 'The Control of Poluution Regs & DSEAR regs also? It is also close to a fresh water drain & guttering is about 1 metre away? There is no room around the container either....should it be removed?

Posted By RP DSEAR applies. See: http://www.hse.gov.uk/fi...sear/background.htm#when

Posted By Rachael Powell The Talking Titan ES2500B - it says under the description on the manufacturers website 2500 and above should be fitted with a bund???

Posted By Neil Koskie The Oil Storage Regs apply to 200 litres or more and Kerosene is covered under the Regs as previously stated. The key requirements are: 1. There must be a bund to intercept any leaks from the container and its pipework. 2. The bund surrounding the tank should have sufficient capacity to contain 110% of the maximum content of the tank. 3. Above ground pipework should be supported and underground pipes should be protected from incidental damage and have leakage detection. 4. Rainwater drainage should not be allowed to enter the bund. 5. The bund walls and base should be periodically inspected and must be constructed from impermeable materials. Hope this helps Neil