SCHEDULE 3PORTABLE PETROL STORAGE CONTAINERS
1.
A portable petrol storage container must—
(a)
have a nominal capacity —
(i)
no greater than 10 litres if made of plastic; and
(ii)
no greater than 20 litres if made of metal;
(b)
have a total capacity between 10% and 15% more than the nominal capacity;
(c)
be made of either metal or plastic that is suitable and safe for the purpose and will not significantly degrade due to exposure to petrol or naturally occurring ultra-violet radiation;
(d)
be designed and constructed so that—
(i)
it is reasonably robust and not liable to break under the normal conditions of use;
(ii)
the escape of liquid or vapour is prevented;
(iii)
petrol can be poured safely from it; and
(iv)
it is not unsteady when placed on a flat surface;
(e)
be marked or labelled in a legible and indelible form with—
(i)
the words “PETROL” and “HIGHLY FLAMMABLE”;
(ii)
an appropriate hazard warning sign;
(iii)
the nominal capacity in litres; and
(iv)
the manufacturer’s name and the date and month of manufacture.