OFTEC s role in promoting safe domestic oil storage

OFTEC s role in promoting safe domestic oil storage Matthew Northcott OFTEC Technical Supervisor East Land Quality Forum - 13 th November 2014

Agenda Who/What is OFTEC? Legislation Documents Domestic Oil Storage Questions & Answers

Who/What is OFTEC Trade Association Looking after the interests of manufacturing members Competent Persons Scheme Operator Maintaining a register of competent technicians Leading Technical Resource for Oil Firing Installations

Who/What is OFTEC Leading Technical Resource for Oil Firing Installations Liaison with government departments Technical authorship Seats on EU and national committees regarding the drafting of standards Consultancy Services OFTEC Direct

Agenda Who/What is OFTEC? Legislation Documents Domestic Oil Storage Questions & Answers

England & Wales Building Regulations Approved Document J

England & Wales Combustion appliances & fuel storage systems J1 - Air supply J2 - Discharge of products of combustion J3 Warning of release of carbon monoxide J4 - Protection of buildings J5 - Provision of information J6 - Protection of liquid fuel storage systems J7 - Protection against pollution.

England & Wales British Standard 5410: Part 1

Agenda Who/What is OFTEC? Legislation Documents Domestic Oil Storage Questions & Answers

Domestic Oil Storage Definitions of Domestic Fixed Tank Single Family Dwelling Tanks up to 3500 Litre Storage Capacity

Domestic Oil Storage Part 1 Fire Protection Part 2 Containment Part 3 Maintenance

Part 1 Fire Protection Why is it important to adequately fire protect oil storage installations? C2 Kerosene Flash Point 38 o C Protection from External Fire Safety of Persons, Buildings & Environment

Part 1 Fire Protection

Part 1 Fire Protection The Building Regulations England & Wales Approved Document J Requirement J6

Part 1 Fire Protection Legal Requirement J6 Liquid fuel storage systems and the pipes connecting them to combustion appliances shall be so constructed and separated from buildings and the boundary of the premises so as to reduce to a reasonable level the risk of the fuel igniting in the event of fire in adjacent buildings or premises.

Part 1 Fire Protection Identify Risks & Adequately Protect Domestic on Site Risk Assessment Protection by Separation Protection by Construction Fabric / Fire Barrier.

Part 1 Fire Protection TI/133D Risk Assess Site J6 & BS 5410

Part 1 Fire Protection (Base)

Part 1 Fire Protection (Boundary/Screening)

Part 1 Fire Protection

Part 1 Fire Protection (Openings)

Part 1 Fire Protection (Buildings)

Part 1 Fire Protection (Eaves)

Part 1 Fire Protection (Boiler Flues)

Part 1 Fire Protection (Internal Tank)

Domestic Oil Storage Part 1 Fire Protection Part 2 Containment Part 3 Maintenance

Part 2 Containment Why is it important to adequately contain fuel? Environmental Impact Clean up costs Commitment of Offences

Part 2 Containment

Part 2 Containment The Building Regulations England & Wales Approved Document J Requirement J7

Part 2 Containment Requirement J7 Oil storage tanks and the pipes connecting them to combustion appliances shall: a) be so constructed and protected as to reduce to a reasonable level the risk of oil escaping and causing pollution, and b) have affixed in a prominent position a durable notice containing information on how to respond to an oil escape so as to reduce to a reasonable level the risk of pollution.

Part 2 Containment

Part 2 Containment Requirement J7 Oil storage tanks and the pipes connecting them to combustion appliances shall: a) be so constructed and protected as to reduce to a reasonable level the risk of oil escaping and causing pollution, and b) have affixed in a prominent position a durable P notice containing information on how to respond to an oil escape so as to reduce to a reasonable level the risk of pollution.

Part 2 Containment Identify Risk & Adequately Contain Fuel On Site Risk Assessment Provide secondary containment as required

Part 2 Containment TI/133D Risk Assess Site J7 & BS 5410

Part 2 Containment Details of individual hazard P PP P P P PP

Part 2 Containment

Domestic Oil Storage Part 1 Fire Protection Part 2 Containment Part 3 Maintenance

Part 3 Maintenance BS 5410-1 Requires: Regular inspection / maintenance by competent technicians Oil tanks to be inspected at least every year Records of equipment condition / maintenance carried out to be left with the equipment owner

Domestic Oil Storage Summary Protect the stored fuel from fire Specify bunded tanks or justify otherwise Ensure tanks are supported Ensure tanks are regularly inspected / maintained by competent technicians Compliance & maintenance protects persons, property & the environment!

Domestic Oil Storage More Information: OFTEC Technical Book 3 www.oftecdirect.com www.oftec.org

Agenda Who/What is OFTEC? Legislation Documents Domestic Oil Storage Questions & Answers

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OFTEC s role in promoting safe domestic oil storage Matthew Northcott OFTEC Technical Supervisor East Land Quality Forum - 13 th November 2014