Businesses and local authorities could be facing a large fine if they do not comply with the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001 that come fully into effect on 1st September 2005.

Schools, churches, village halls, public sector buildings, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and hotels could all be affected.

From September, tank owners will be required to provide a secondary containment facility, such as a bund or drip tray to prevent oil escaping from the container or its pipe work and equipment that must be large enough to contain 110 per cent of the maximum contents of the oil container.

Anyone storing oil in containers greater than 200 litres, above ground at an industrial, commercial or institutional site, or more than 3500 litres at a domestic site will be affected by the regulations.

The maximum fine for each incidence of non compliance with the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001 is £5000.

The maximum fine for a pollution incident at magistrates’ court is £20,000 – which could be on top of the non compliance fine.

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Construction Manager