Containment Bunding - The Rules & Regulations

As of April 2007, fuel storage tanks over 2,000L will require secondary containment, with a bund or double skinned tanks. We can advise what your containment bunding requirement will be for your application.

For further information on the most recent rules from ERMA New Zealand, regarding petrol and diesel storage on farms visit ERMA New Zealand

Also from 1st April 2007 all underground tanks are required to comply with the HSNO Act, including Location Test Certificates where required. Below is an excert from the OSH website.

“There is no change in the legislation, nor has it become ‘illegal’ for farmers to fill underground petrol tanks. The requirement that underground tanks be gravity-filled has been around for the last 20 years.”

The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act prohibits the filling of underground tanks with petrol except by gravity. The rule applies to petrol only, not diesel.

“Since this requirement first came into effect in 1985, rural delivery suppliers have been equipped to carry out ‘gravity dumps’ into underground tanks on farms, and gravity feeding is the recognised method.” Mr Cosman said.

“ Underground tanks can be filled so long as it’s in compliance with the HSNO Act.”

For more information and the complete Press Release, click here

Farm Fuel Tanks

Petroleum Services design, manufacture and install farm fuel storage systems for petrol and diesel, across New Zealand. All tanks are designed and built to OSH  & ERMA approval number 1128/03. Depending on your storage or dispensing needs, we can supply fuel storage system for gravity feed or on-ground tanks, with single or dual compartments.

Standard Sizes include;

  • 600L
  • 1100L
  • 1580L
  • 1850L
  • 3000L (On ground only)

All tanks are supplied with lockable fill point(s), lockable outlet ball valve(s), as standard, for added security.

On Ground Tanks

All Tanks can be fitted with either hand pumping units or with motorized dispensing systems (petrol or electric powered). We can also fit a high quality filter and/or flowmeter if required.

1,580L On Ground Tank with Semi-rotary hand pump

3,000L On Ground with Honda Motor Pump, Filter & Flowmeter

Above Ground Tanks (Gravity feed)

Overhead tanks from 600L to 1,850L, with galvanized frame, bracing and access ladder, as standard. Flowmeters and filters can be added as required.

600L Gravity Feed Fuel Tank

1100L Gravity Feed, Dual Fuel Tank

1850L Gravity Feed Dual Compartment Fuel Tank

For more information and pricing please feel free to contact us and we will be more than happy to discuss your requirements

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