Two leading oil tank manufacturers have developed an innovative product to overcome the problem of installing tanks next to buildings and structures.
The new Firecheck tank is the result of a joint partnership between plastic tank manufacturer Envirostore and steel tank manufacturer J Seed.
Designed to have an anticipated 20 year life span it consists of a steel outer tank which encloses an integrally bunded plastic tank which is clad with fire resistant material tested at both 30 and 60 minutes resistance making it suitable for both domestic and non domestic external applications. The Firecheck tank is unique in providing fire protection to both the inner tank and its bund, and is an LABC Registered System which can be installed next to non fire resistant buildings and boundaries to satisfy Building Regulations.
Commenting on the new product launch, sales manager for J Seed, Wendi Whittle said "˜for almost two years we've been working with Envirostore to develop something which brings together the security and flexibility of steel with the convenience of plastic. The Firecheck tank brings together our experience of working with steel tanks, combined with Envirostore's expertise and range of plastic oil storage tanks.
The outer steel bund (which gives a unique additional level of environmental protection) and fire resistant insulation can be factory fitted to any of Envirostore's plastic bunded tanks from 1,000 to 2,500 litres, giving an environmentally secure fire rated oil storage solution for both the domestic and non domestic markets.'
To meet the requirements of Part J of the Building Regulations in England and Wales, conventional oil storage tanks should be sited at least 1800mm away from non-fire rated buildings or structures, and 760mm away from non-fire rated boundaries such as wooden fences. The regulations state that if these requirements cannot be met, then a fire rated barrier with at least 30 minutes protection should be provided.
The Firecheck tank meets these requirements, and can therefore be sited next to buildings, sheds and boundaries with just 100mm separation distance recommended for inspection purposes.
As the fire resistant material in the Firecheck is completely enclosed and separate from the integral bund of the plastic tank, there is no risk of it becoming saturated with oil during a delivery.
For additional security, all fittings are protected by a steel lockable lid, and the Firecheck comes with an overfill prevention valve, bottom outlet fitting kit, contents gauge and manufacturer's ten year warranty.
