Petroleum Storage Certificates are issued for the workplace premises where the petrol is stored and dispensed, with no reference to person or company, the Certificates do not have an expiry date and remain in force until either prescribed material changes take place or the site ceases to operate for more than 12 months.
The Keeper of the fuel must pay an annual fee set by the Health and Safety Fees Regulations. The fee is calculated according to the maximum litreage of petrol stored at the site. The Keeper can choose to pay for up to ten years in advance. Details of the fees can be obtained using the contact details below.
The Regulations stipulate that:
- no one under the age of 16 can operate a dispenser on a dispensing premises; and
- the keeper of the petrol cannot supply or allow the supply of petrol to a person under the age of 16.
Conditions are not attached to the Petroleum Storage Certificate, but the site operator is required to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosives Atmospheres Regulations 2002 and any other relevant Health and Safety legislation.
If you wish to apply for a new Petroleum Storage Certificate you will need tocomplete and return an application form to the below address at least 28 days before it is required but no more than to six months in advance, along with:
- A location plan
- a drawing of the proposed layout of the dispensing premises;
- a drawing of the proposed containment system, including storage tanks and pipe work; and
- a drawing of the proposed drainage system for petrol.
Drawings submitted should be in hardcopy format with a scale of 1:100.