How is your fuel storage volume classified?
Obtaining a fuel storage license is essential to ensure smooth operations, maintain safety, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Type 1 – Small Fuel Retail Establishments
- Highly flammable fuel: ≤ 40 liters
- Moderately flammable fuel: ≤ 227 liters
- Low flammability fuel: ≤ 454 liters
Type 2 – Small Industrial or Agricultural Facilities
- Highly flammable fuel: > 40 liters and ≤ 454 liters
- Moderately flammable fuel: > 227 liters and ≤ 1,000 liters
- Low flammability fuel: > 454 liters and ≤ 15,000 liters
Type 3 – Large Industrial Facilities
- Highly flammable fuel: > 454 liters
- Moderately flammable fuel: > 1,000 liters
- Low flammability fuel: > 15,000 liters and ≤ 500,000 liters
Guidelines
Applications for fuel storage permits or tank installation must take into account the tank capacity and the volume of fuel stored, in strict accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. This is to ensure that operations are conducted safely and in full compliance with the law.
