Fuel tanks - what conditions have to be met according to the law

Which fuel tanks do not require a construction permit?

Fuel tanks up to 2500 l capacity

• Declaration of conformity - a statement that the tank complies with the requirements of the law
• Confirmation that the tank was made in accordance with the technical documentation (certification of the manufacturer);
• Technical and operating documentation - characteristics and registration data, external drawing. In addition to the operating, maintenance and health and safety instructions.
• Nameplate - manufacturer's data, serial number and date of manufacture

Fuel tanks 2500 l - 5000 l

• Document of registration in the Pressure Department of the Office of Technical Inspection (UDT). Registration up to 30 days after installation of the tank;
• Confirmation of completion of the leakage test. Responsible for certificate making is the Inspector of the Office of Technical Inspection.

Fuel tanks with a capacity of more than 5,000 l

• State Fire Service;
• State Building Inspectorate;

The current regulations have finally been clarified. Uncertainties related to the interpretation of the law have disappeared. According to the law signed in 2020, aboveground fuel tanks with a capacity of up to 5,000 liters do not require a construction permit decision or notification. This will make it much simpler to store fuel in tanks. You can use private fuel storage without additional bureaucracy.

Is it possible to transport fuel? What kind of tanks are good for this?

According to the law, up to 500 liters of fuel can be transported in a tank attached to a car trailer. In fixed tanks, i.e., connected to the vehicle's engine or equipment, a total of up to 1,500 liters can be moved.

The condition for transporting larger quantities of fuel is to comply with restrictive regulations and the ADR agreement. Tanks for transportation should have additional safety features. The solutions in our store are equipped with a system that limits the movement of liquid. Thanks to this, the tank does not make uncontrolled vibrations during the movement of the vehicle. Transportation safety is then greatly increased. Issues of transporting and storing fuel are regulated by law. The rules have to be strictly respected for the protection of the environment. Fuel is one of the highly toxic substances.

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