Regulation 33

the transport, filling and disposal of any petroleum or flammable material are carried out in accordance with the requirements specified in an accepted code of practice, these Regulations and any other condition that the Commissioner may consider necessary in the interests of public safety;

any tanker used to transport petroleum or flammable materials in bulk is roadworthy and fit to transport the petroleum or flammable materials, and that the amount of grease, oil and other petroleum or flammable materials in or on the tanker is kept to the minimum;

the tank containing the petroleum or flammable materials being transported is free from leaks;

the driver of the tanker and any person accompanying him in the tanker possesses the requisite knowledge of or skill in —

the driving and operating of a tanker;

the filling and dispensing of petroleum or flammable materials to or from a tanker;

the potential hazards and dangers, especially of fire and explosion, of the class of petroleum or flammable materials being transported;

the use of the tanker’s portable fire extinguishers;

the routes of transport approved by the Commissioner; and

the permitted times for the transport of petroleum in bulk;

the driver of the tanker carries out an inspection of the tank to ensure that all valves are closed and all hoses are kept in their proper positions on the vehicle and are not exposed to potential damage before proceeding to transport the petroleum and flammable materials;

the filling of petroleum and flammable materials into tanks is only carried out in licensed premises and through the hose pipes provided for the purpose; and

the dispensing of petroleum and flammable materials is not carried out if smoking, naked flame, fire or any other source of ignition is present within 5 metres of the tanker.