Domestic heating oil tank installations need to comply with government regulations before any work takes place, with both environmental and fire hazards to consider. It is recommended that your tank is manufactured to OFTEC standards, with an OFTEC registered technician on-hand to carry out a full risk assessment.
When installing your tank, the base needs to provide continual structural support in all-seasons. The base should be:
- Strong enough to support the weight of the tank and its contents
- Non-combustible
- Constructed out of concrete, paving stones, or stonework
- Big enough to extend 300mm beyond all sides of the tank
A full list of rules and regulations can be found on gov.uk, as well as industry standards agency OFTEC.