Competitors may refuel their cars either at a commercial Filling Station or using self-refuel (see below). There will be no commercial competition fuel vendors in the Service Area.
Extract from the Safety Plan:
3.4.1. Self-refuel
The responsibility for controlling and co-ordinating the storage and dispensing of fuel still rests with the organiser; however, they have no direct control over the activity and therefore must pass the requirements on to the competitors / entrants. A risk assessment, safety plan and incident plan is required. The organiser has responsibility for monitoring safety.
3.4.2. Refuelling Risk Control – Self-refuel
The arrangements for bringing the fuel to site are the responsibility of the competitor / entrant.
• Fuel Containers of greater than 25 litres may not be moved around the site.
• Fuel for the use of a single rally car may be stored in or near a service vehicle provided that it is in metal containers not exceeding 25 litres capacity; not in direct sunlight; in a well-ventilated area; not accessible to the general public AND to deal with fire and spillage an appropriate number of fire extinguishers (dry powder and AFFF) must be provided.
• When refuelling a rally car in the service area the car being refuelled must be segregated from the public area by at least 5 metres and at least 5 metres away any other pit garages, service spaces / pitches, onsite buildings, adjoining properties or groups of people.
• Only authorised refuellers, service crew, competitors and named senior event officials are permitted to be nearby when a car is being refuelled in the Service Area.
• All fuel containers must be in a good state of repair, not leaking, securely sealed and appropriately signed ’Petrol – Highly Flammable’.
• Open funnels should not be used – either closed spouts or hand operated pumps designed to pump fuel should be used.
• Environmental protection – fuelling should be carried out on an impervious surface with either bunding or interceptor tank or a spill kit readily available.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn by those dispensing fuel.
• Appropriate signage is in place to warn of the presence of flammable substances and the prohibition of sources of ignition
• The area used for storage of fuel must not be in direct sunlight.
• Any combustible materials or sources of ignition shall be removed from the refuel zone.
• Clear access & egress from the fuelling area shall be maintained at all times.
3.4.3. Self-refuel – Safety Plan, Incident Management
• The person in overall control of the Service Area (including refuelling) is Paul Conlon.
• In the event of a spillage or fire:
o EVACUATE the immediate area
o DEPLOY all available fire extinguishers
o CONTACT Rally Control (07825 066941 or by Radio) or call 999 to mobilise Emergency Services
Event Emergency Telephone Number: 07825 066941