Petroleum licensing

Information about licensing to store petroleum.

You are required to obtain a licence and comply with the conditions attached to that licence to store petroleum.

Within the Borough of Solihull, West Midlands Fire Service is responsible for issuing licences and ensuring petroleum is stored safely. Details about how to obtain a licence to store and sell petroleum can be obtained by contacting their Hay Mills Fire Safety Centre on
Solihull Fire Safety Centre
Speedwell Road,
Hay Mills,
Birmingham B25 8HH
0121 753 1313

The Licensee must ensure that all Petrol Storage Tanks, dipsticks, gauges, offset fills and vapour recovery pipes are clearly labelled.

Contact Details

Consumer Advice and Information in Solihull, is now provided by our partners at Consumer Direct West Midlands. Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, which is supported by local authorities (Trading Standards) and Central Government. If you do need support or assistance from Trading Standards, you will of course be referred to them by Consumer Direct.