Unified UAE Legislation Database

Trakhees Regulations PS 18.0 Fuel / Chemical Storage Tank installation

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

PCFC-Entity (Business Unit) Name: Trakhees - Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation

Department Name: Civil Engineering Department (CED)

Section Name: Permits Section (Facilities)

Document Reference Number: PCFC-TRK-CED-PS-REG-18

Revision Number: 01

Revision Date: May 2019

Classification: Public

 

18.1 Detailed engineering drawings for Fuel Storage tanks for all type of installations including under ground, above ground, within or outside the building with storage tank capacity, location, piping, distribution, filling, gauzing and safe distances from the nearest building/property line and safety provisions etc. shall be submitted to obtain prior approval before the construction/ installation.

 

18.2 All FRP/GRP/Plastic underground tanks shall be encased with concrete encasement. A proper leak detection system shall be installed to detect any leakage.

 

18.3 A minimum 2 mm thick HDPE liner shall be installed at the bottom of chemical/fuel/wastewater tanks to prevent leaks and TRAKHEES shall be invited for inspection after the same is laid (During construction).

 

18.4 For chemical/oils tanks, concrete bund wall sh...