EA’S PPG18: MANAGING FIREWATER AND MAJOR SPILLAGES

Guidance gives examples of good practice for the protection of the environment in the management of run-off generated in the event of fire (or fire water) and major spillages.

It aims to help site operators consider what is appropriate for a specific site, taking in account the risks and site layout.

CIRIA C736: CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION 

Guidance on identifying the hazards, assessing the risks and mitigating the potential consequences of a failure of the primary storage facility and/or the combustion of its contents.

A three-tier risk assessment methodology is introduced with recommendations for different ‘classes’ of construction for each.