Lexicon
Water protection rules (AwSV)
German regulation for facilities handling water-hazardous substances , governs heating oil tanks among others.
Definition
Protecting soil and water
The AwSV sets out how facilities handling water-hazardous substances , such as heating oil tanks , must be built, operated and inspected. The aim is that no oil reaches soil or groundwater.
This creates duties like catch trays, overfill protection and, depending on size and location, regular inspections.
In brief
- Who is affected: operators of heating oil tanks.
- Typical duties: containment, limit sensor, inspections in water protection areas.
- If in doubt: ask the chimney sweep or a specialist firm.
Related terms: Limit sensor.
Source
- Heating oil , Wikipedia