138. Storage of exempted petroleum Class C in bulk
.-(1) Petroleum Class C in bulk shall be stored in a tank constructed of iron or steel or any other material approved in writing by the Chief Controller.(2)The tank referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be properly designed and erected and the tank with all its fittings shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent any leakage of petroleum.(3)All tanks of capacity exceeding 5,000 litres for the storage of petroleum Class C shall be surrounded by an enclosure wall or placed inside a pit, so constructed and maintained as to be able to contain without leakage the maximum quantity of petroleum capable of being contained in the largest tank within such enclosure or pit.(4)A drainage pipe with a valve capable of being actuated from outside the enclosure wall shall be provided in the enclosure or pit referred to in sub-rule (3) and the valve shall be kept closed.(5)A distance of not less than 1.5 metres shall be kept clear between protected works and the edge of such enclosure wall or pit.
