Tank safety

Tank user recommendations

The basis rules consist in avoiding close storage to:

  • Storage of combustible matter (wood, gas and oil drums …)
  • Open fires (cigarettes, barbecues …)
  • Motor vehicle parking

Specific rules for your outdoor tank:

  • Reserve a free path of at least 0.6 meters around the outside of the tank
  • Do not use chlorated herbicides close to the reservoir

Specific rules for your underground tank:

  • The driving and parking of motor vehicles above the storage area is prohibited.
  • The area bordered by warning abutments must remain free of construction and trees.

Safety recommendations

Here are a few things you can do as precautions or in a dangerous situation: click here.