Dangerous Goods Storage

506. Notification to Authority

(1) An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled in quantities that exceed the relevant quantities specified in the column headed “Manifest Quantity” in the table in Schedule 2, must ensure that the Authority is notified of the presence of those dangerous goods.

(2) A notification to the Authority under sub-regulation (1) must–

(a) be give within 14 days after the obligation to notify arises; and

(b) include the following information—

(i) the name of the occupier; and

(ii) the address of the premises where the dangerous goods are stored and handled; and

(iii) the occupier’s contact details; and

(iv) the nature of the principal activities involving the dangerous goods; and

(v) the Class and the maximum quantity of the dangerous goods stored and handled in bulk or as packaged dangerous goods; and

(vi) descriptions and details and the maximum quantity of any C1 combustible liquids stored and handled in bulk or as packaged dangerous goods; and

(vii) the product name and the maximum quantity of goods too dangerous to be transported.

(3) The occupier must ensure that the Authority is provided with further notification, containing the information required under sub-regulation (2), every 2 years, or at such longer intervals as are specified by the Authority.

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