Your oil tank should be sited within 180ft of where our delivery tank can park to make the delivery. We recommend that you consider a straight run for the vehicle hose where possible as this reduces the risk of precious flowerpots being damaged, or scuff marks being left on the edges of buildings.

There are specific rules about where you can / can’t put your oil tank and we can help by carrying out a site survey to help you decide where you would like your tank to go. The rules are in place largely for fire safety and environmental reasons, and tanks should be sited:

• 8m away from non-fire rated eaves of a building.
• 8m away from a non-fire rated buildings or structures (such as garden sheds).
• 8m away from openings (such as doors or windows) in a fire rated building (e.g. a brink house / garage).
• 8m away from liquid fuel appliance flue terminals.
• 760mm away from a non-fire rated boundary, such as a wooden fence.
• 600mm away from screening (e.g. trellis and foliage or fencing panels) that does not form part of the boundary.

If it is impossible to comply then an additional fire protection barrier may be required.

If your tank is located near a water source or in close proximity to a drain or bore hole, then you will require a bunded oil tank.

If you need further advice, please contact us to arrange a free no-obligation survey by one of our OFTEC qualified surveyors.