Licence |
Petroleum Storage Certificate |
Summary |
To run a business where petrol is stored for dispensing directly into the fuel tank of an internal combustion engine - or where large amounts of petrol are stored for private use - you need a certificate from your local Petroleum Enforcement Authority (PEA).
Petroleum means any product of crude petroleum that has a flashpoint below 21°C. This includes petrol, benzene, pentane and any mixture that contains these products and has a flashpoint below 21°C. This doesn't include white spirit, paraffin, diesel oil or fuel oils. |
Fee |
New applications: you may pay in person or over the phone (01225 477531) using a credit or debit card.
Annual fees: you may may make the payment online at www.bathnes.gov.uk/licence-fees. You will then need to: 1. Enter your certificate reference number. |
Validity/Renewals |
Certificates will not need to be renewed. However:
Prescribed Material Changes to Storage Arrangements Regulation 8 of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 states that a prescribed material change to the storage arrangements contained in this storage certificate must be notified to the PEA named in Section 1 of this certificate at least 28 days before any work commences. Schedule 1 of the Regulations lists prescribed material changes as:
An annual fee is required to maintain your registration. |
Eligibility Criteria |
Please contact the Petroleum Licensing Officer. |
Application Form |
An online application form is being developed. Please use the form below which is available in MS Word format for you to complete electronically or by hand: |
Consultation |
There is no consultation process, but we will inform Trading Standards of your application and they may wish to contact you should they have any concerns. |
Evaluation |
There is no statutory period for determining applications; however, we aim to determine applications within 28 days. |
Right of Appeal |
Please contact Licensing Services in the first instance. If an application is refused the applicant may appeal to the Secretary of State. |
Customer Complaints |
If you wish to make a complaint please complete the online submission form. |
Guidance |
The Health and Safety Executive has produced guidance which is available at http://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/petroleum.htm Please contact Trading Standards or Licensing Services for further guidance. |
Relevant Legislation |
The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 We have made the information on these web pages as comprehensive as possible. However, in attempting to simplify the law, certain requirements have been omitted. Full details of what you must do are in the relevant legislation. |
Trade Associations |
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Further Information |
For details of premises licensed to store petroleum, please visit our Licensing Database website. |