| 3. | Any facilities for the storage of oils, fuels or chemicals shall be
sited on impervious bases and surrounded by impervious bund walls.The
volume of the bunded compound should be at least the equivalent to the
capacity of the tank plus 10%.If there is multiple tankage, the compound
should be at least the equivalent to the capacity of the largest tank,or
the combined capacity of interconnected tanks, plus 10%.All filling
points, vents, gauges and sight glasses must be located within the bund.
The drainage system of the bund shall be sealed with no discharge to any
watercourse, land or underground strata.Associated pipework should be
located above ground and protected from accidental damage.All filling
points and tank overflow pipe outlets should be detailed to discharge
downwards into the bund.
The reason for the condition is :-
To prevent pollution of the water environment.
Informative Note.
The applicant's attention is drawn to the attached letter from the
Environment Agency and the need to comply fully with their requirements. |