06.04 How is a tank within a building filled?

Tanks in buildings have the challenge typically of being remote and blind from the fill point, increasing the importance of safety controls. Tanks in buildings are required to be located on the lowest level, usually in basement level or at grade. Gravity flow to lower level tanks may be used where appropriate, however typically fuel is pumped from outside fuel receipt points to the tanks.

Fuel piping systems from outside fill stations to tanks in buildings are typically double contained for safety.