Regulations for Oil Installations, approved by Royal Decree 1523/1999, state that the following inspections are required:
| For own consumption Mi-ip03 | FOR SUPPLY TO VEHICLES MI-IP04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single-walled underground tanks Tightness Test: 1 to 10 years | Tightness Test: 1 to 10 years | |
| With product | Every 5 years | Every year |
| Empty, clean, degassed and thickness measurement | Every 10 years | Every 5 years |
| Tanks Repair | Immediate repair | |
| Buried pipes | Every 5 years (First up to 10 years) | Every 5 years (First up to 10 years) |
| Review of facilities area | Every 5 years (Inst. with project) Every 10 years (Inst. without project) * | Every 5 years (Inst. with project) Every 10 years (Inst. without project)* |
| Installation inspection | Every 10 years (Inst. with project) | Every 10 years (Inst. with project) |
*OCA Performances or other agents, (such as maintainers or installers)
According to the ITC MI-IP02 Rules for oil installations, approved by Royal Decree 1562/1998, the following inspections are required:
- Inspection every 10 years for storage parks
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Oil installations are subject to strict regulation to ensure they are safe, reliable and suitable for use. To ensure compliance, they must undergo a comprehensive program of regulatory inspections.