Hi B Ash,

As far as I am aware, there is no legislation directed at the location of mobile homes to storage tanks. It will come down to risk assessment. Bearing in mind that a domestic oil storage tank is usually a sealed unit with one inlet and vent and is usually dual skinned, there is unlikely to be a major risk of fire or spillage or indeed a build up of fume. The issue I would look at is if your mobile home is running of portable gas bottles, as gas bottles in close proximity to a flammable liquid like kero isnt the best situation.

Bear in mind that as the tank is a domestic one, the usual legislation regarding the storage of oil wont apply. The Oil storage regulations (although aimed mainly at the environmental impact) may provide some information. Safe working distances from oil storage are given in DSEAR and the oil storage ACOPS/ Guidance etc but they mainly refer to hot work.

The environment agency also produce a pamphlet called 'get to know your oil tank' this is a guide for domestic customers and the requirements of installing an oils storage tank.

Hi Neil,
Many thanks for your help. As with all these things its helpful to have a network where these questions can be raised.

The delivery aspect will need following through

Best Regards

Ben