Dangereous Substances
Anywhere there are dangerous substances stored a licence is required under the Dangerous Substances Regulations (1979). The most common substance requiring licensing is petrol and petroleum products. (See application form below)
This licence is granted by the Fire Authority following a formal application and payment of the relevant fee.
To apply for a Dangerous Substances licence, the following details are required:
- 3 x Copies of the Ordnance Survey extract showing the location of the development
- 3 x Copies of a site plan (to a scale of not less than 1:100) showing the position of underground tanks, pipelines and dispensing pumps as well as all buildings. The plans should detail the amounts of petroleum Class 1 to be kept in underground tanks & storage areas, any building/retail area/private store where materials other than Class 1 substances will be stored which are liaible to spontaneous combustion, ignition or are otherwise flammable.
- 3 x Copies of the elevations/sections/floor plans of the tanks and buildings
- 3 x Copies of specifications/appropriate particulars showing all electrical apparatus installed.
For each application for an amended licence, the following is required:
- One plan or specification or appropriate particulars (with 3 copies) giving details of the proposed installation, alteration, enlargement, addition or reconstruction
- Any further particulars, plans, maps or drawings which the licensing authority requires by notice in writing
Application Form (contains details of fees)
Dangerous Substance Licence Application (Word file)
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