Install or replace oil or liquid petroleum gas LPG tank or pipe work outside home

Install or replace oil or liquid petroleum gas LPG tank or pipe work outside home

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If I want to install or replace an oil, or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank (and/or connecting pipe work) outside my home, will the building regulations apply?

YES - If the installation is above ground, the requirements will be applied, to achieve adequate shielding of the tank from any surrounding fire and, in the case of an oil tank, containment of oil leakages so that ground water is not contaminated.  Where new oil connecting pipe work is proposed, a fire valve will be needed at the point where the pipe enters the building. 

If you employ an installer registered with a competent person scheme to carry out the work you will not need to involve the building control department. Please click here for further information.