Posted By Colin Reeves Michael There are legal requirements - look up ADR in google. My knowledge is marine and I know limits are often different for road transport. Colin

Posted By Merlin http://www.unece.org/tra...sh/001%20E_introvol1.pdf follow the link to ADR2007 The question is Why do you need to carry so much fuel in a van, and how many trips do you make, as if its no occasional i.e. once a month, you may be in breach of the The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007 Link:- http://www.opsi.gov.uk/s...007/uksi_20071573_en.pdf and ADR 2007 and all the other regulations around the carriage of dangerous goods

Posted By Ron Hunter The 10 litre container size for petrol is that imposed on retail petrol filling stations by the licensing authorities, who may also have set condition on the number of containers allowed (2). In any event carriage in greater amounts in an enclosed vehicle is not IMHO particularly wise. Glad to see you're sticking to sensible limits.

Posted By Dave Wilson It depends on the packing group but in the exemptions to ADR (1.1.3.3 (b) "A Max of 60 Litres per transport unit may be carried in portable fuel containers" However in the HSE CDG Manual (http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/index.htm) Diesel and gas oil (UN 1202) are in scope up to flash point 100 oC. This means that many operations such as moving fuel to construction sites, forestry operations etc. are now subject to the regulations (but certain vehicles are exempt - see Main exemptions). The rules for tanks, tankers and carrying of packages such as jerrycans, drums and IBCs are now the same as for other substances. Because diesel/fuel oil is in TC 3, up to 1000 litres may be carried in packages without application of much of the regulations (small load exemption). This exemption will be enough for many users, but for others, exemptions have been allowed as follows. There is also some guidance on HSE’s web site.