Vol. 472 No. 1
186 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment the standard building regulation, if any, in existence for the use and location of plastic oil storage tanks; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these tanks, which could be potential fire hazards, are being installed on an ad hoc basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22703/96]
At present, the building regulations do not impose any requirement in relation to oil storage tanks serving heating appliances in buildings, whatever the material of tank construction. However, the amended building regulations and revised technical guidance documents, due to be published early in 1997, will include provisions on reducing the risk of spread of fire to such storage tanks. These will take account of the characteristics of tanks constructed from different materials.
