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■a The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, August 2, 1997 Page 15 Helpful Tips for Storing Fuel on Farms by Jim Myslik The Gasoline Handling Code was changed in late 1993. You may have heard about the changes through the Environmental Farm Plan, from your fuel delivery agent, your neighbour, or read about it in press releases. The end result has been that farmers are upgrading their fuel storages to make them safer and meet the regulations. Tip #1 - many farmers have cho- CHOICE BUILDING LOT Prime location, just north of Anglican Church on Mill Street in Newcastle. Lot size 66' x 128' deep. Mature trees. Price slashed to $45,000. for immediate . sale. Call Wayne Hancock Century 21, Percy Fulton Ltd. Exclusive Agent 433-2121. OJP sen to place their tanks in dikes or spill containment units in order to get maximum protection and to make it easier to identify any leaks that might occur. In some cases a roof has been installed over the dike area to keep rain and snow out. These roofs must be made of noncombustible noncombustible material and the area well ventilated. It is possible to close in up to three sides for added weather protection, protection, but precautions must be taken. If three sides are closed in, the tank vent must be extended above the roof line so that fumes do not build up inside the dike and create a safety hazard. Also, the tank must be easily accessible for refilling by the fuel delivery agent. If you are thinking of making any changes or already have, check the tank to find the fill point, Fuel tanks are not all the same. Make sure that it can be easily accessed and make appropriate changes if needed. Tip #2 - Gravity flow fuel storage storage systems are not allowed. Anyone presently using such a system should replace this system as soon as possible. possible. 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