Tank inspection in Brussels Fuel oil tank inspections

For buried tanks:

• If the tank contains less than 10,000 litres is equipped with a leak detection system with cathode protection or earth connection = Every 3 years
• If the tank contains less than 10,000 litres is not equipped with a leak detection system with cathode protection or earth connection = Every year
• If the tank contains less than 10,000 litres is not equipped with a leak detection system without cathode protection/earth connection = Every year by 27/08/2023 at the latest*
• If the tank contains more than 10,000 litres is equipped with a leak detection system with cathode protection = Every 3 years
• If the tank contains more than 10,000 litres is not equipped with a leak detection system without cathode protection = Every year until 27/02/2021 at the latest

* ≤ 10,000 litre tanks that are not equipped with a double wall, or a reinforced wall with a permanent leak detection system after 27/08/2023, must undergo annual inspections.

An exemption from legal requirements can be granted by the presiding authorities. The exemption request will take the form of a request to amend the conditions for holding the environmental permit or declaration.

For above-ground tanks:

A periodic inspection must be conducted every 5 years, after the initial inspection

Existing above-ground tanks without an overfill protection system, and single-wall tanks that are not contained in a vat, must undergo an inspection every year after the initial inspection, until 27/08/2023 at the latest.

An exemption from legal requirements can be granted by the presiding authorities. The exemption request will take the form of a request to amend the conditions for obtaining the environmental permit or declaration.