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Needless to say, Oil trading is one of the pivotal parts of the commercial growth of the country. Oil trading has the power to change the economic aspect of a nation in just a blink. That is why oil storage tanks whether it is fuel oil tank or litre oil tank (measurement in litr) is in great concern being a day to day life device. And Domestic Oil Tanks and Domestic Oil Storage Tanks plays a very big role in the optimisation of flourishing the economical growth of the country. Some simple guidelines for usage of domestic oil tanks As we know that the fuel oil is highly inflammable. That is why placement and movement of the tank should always follow some basic guidelines. The cylinders used for household purpose are basically of 275 gallons and should be rustproof and non-earthen. Oil contamination harms vegetations and animals, also damages the soil and destroys natural habitats. Yet with ample safety measures taken all around the world there are many hazards and oil pollution incidents occurring in the different part of the world. The domestic usage of fuel and fuel storing has also shared its part in the pollution amply. Rules and regulations Current regulations envelopes certain types of domestic oil storage tanks to have added containment for example a bund, which can prevent oil escaping from the tank and its adjunct Equipment like local fill point, vent pipe, sight gauge, taps and valves etc. Since a law passed after 1 April 2002, all new and replaced oil-tanks must comply with The Building regulation. Your local authority will control the installation of every new or replaced domestic oil storage tank, and they will require a Building Notice to show that work is legal according to Building Regulations, the same job can be done by some one expert or certified .that is someone who can “self-certify” their installation job. For this job OFTEC-qualified and registered person is required How to prevent pollution from domestic oil storage The important steps that should be taken to prevent pollution are quite simple, build your oil tank and pipe works as far as possible from ponds drains or any other water storages, provide secondary containment to your tank in short use a bunded tank, make sure you have flagged or taped your gas pipes, don’t forget to inspect your tank every week, look for any corrosion or damage. Domestic Oil Tanks and Domestic Oil Storage Tanks are subjected to certain special rules and regulation to strictly follow. Author Bio: The Author is an expert in the field of tank manufacturing with focus on Commercial Oil Tanks and Waste Oil Tanks .
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