Steel oil tanks have a specific application in commercial, industrial and institutional premises requiring storage in excess of 200 litres. It is a legal requirement that all steel oil tanks used in these settings are bunded to provide a safe and reassuring way to store oil. Every bunded oil tank is manufactured with a second skin to ensure that no loss of oil occurs and therefore poses no risk of damage to the environment should the outer casing be compromised. The majority of bunded oil tanks are supplied either with or without fittings to meet the requirements of the particular installation.
Specific guidance regulating the installation of steel bunded oil tanks is also given by OFTEC in those applications where a bunded oil tank rather than a single-skin tank is necessary:
where the tank is installed within 50 m of a well, borehole or spring
where the tank is installed within 10 m of controlled water, eg an open drain, manhole cover, stream or lake
where the tank is installed so that the vent is not visible from its fill point
where the tank is installed with a capacity exceeding 2500 litres or where there is a potential risk that a spillage could extend into controlled waters
Steel bunded oil tanks provide a durable and strong solution to fuel storage and as one of the foremost manufacturers in the field, Trianco steel oil tanks meet the requirements of both OFTEC and Building Regulations.
Other notable features of the Trianco range of steel oil tanks are:
fully bunded and pressure tested inner tank
oil tank is mounted on steel feet
has lockable and weathertight hatch to protect the tank inlets and gauges
lifting eyes for placing on site
tank contents gauge
painted in a highly anti-corrosive paint
Bearing in mind that steel bunded oil tanks are extremely heavy, it is vital to give consideration to how the tank is to be positioned prior to taking delivery.
At Heatandplumb we stock a range of steel oil tanks from Trianco, available in a choice of capacities to suit individual requirements. All steel oil tanks carry a long guarantee of durability and customer satisfaction and are proudly British made.
