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Storage of oil on a private dwelling

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This General Binding Rule (GBR) applies to the storage of oil on premises used as a private dwelling (except where the premises is a vehicle or vessel), where the oil is—

  1. stored in a container with a capacity of 2,500 litres or less, and
  2. used solely to serve a fixed combustion appliance installation providing space heating or cooking facilities.

Authorisation level

General Binding Rule (GBR)

Rules

The storage of oil on a private dwelling is covered by General Binding Rules. If you intend to carry out this activity, and you comply with the rules set out below, your activity will be authorised. You don’t need to apply to SEPA for an authorisation.

If you carry out an activity under this authorisation you must comply with the rules. It is an offence to if you do not comply with the rules.

If you cannot comply with the rules, you will need a different type of authorisation.

General Binding Rule (GBR) for storage of oil on a private dwelling

  1. The container must be of sufficient strength and structural integrity so as to ensure that it is unlikely to burst or leak in its ordinary use,

  2. any container which is installed or altered must comply with the requirements of any applicable Regulations under the Building (Scotland) Act 20032

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