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6.—(1) A petroleum enforcement authority must grant a certificate in respect of dispensing premises (a “storage certificate”) where—
(a)an application has been made in accordance with this regulation; and
(b)it is satisfied that the containment system for petrol at the dispensing premises, including storage tanks, pipework and dispensers, may reasonably be used to store petrol and would not create an unacceptable risk to the health or safety of any person.
(2) An application under this regulation may be made by any person.
(3) An application under this regulation must include the following information—
(a)the name and address of the applicant;
(b)the address of the dispensing premises;
(c)a drawing of the layout of the dispensing premises;
(d)a drawing of the containment system for petrol at the dispensing premises, including storage tanks and pipework;
(e)a drawing of the drainage system for petrol at the dispensing premises.
(4) A storage certificate must contain the following information—
(a)the name of the petroleum enforcement authority granting the certificate;
(b)the address of the dispensing premises in respect of which the certificate is granted;
(c)a drawing of the layout of the dispensing premises;
(d)a drawing of the containment system for petrol at the dispensing premises, including storage tanks and pipe work;
(e)a drawing of the drainage system for petrol at the dispensing premises.
(5) An application for a storage certificate must be made within—
(a)a maximum of six months; and
(b)a minimum of 28 days,
before the day on which the storage of petrol is to be undertaken at the dispensing premises.
(6) A storage certificate is not personal to the person to whom it is granted and remains valid on transfer of ownership, operation or management of the dispensing premises.
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