We explained in details, the procedures and requirements to obtain NMDPRA License(s) for the Construction And Operation Of Petrol Retailing Filling Station in Nigeria.

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STORAGE AND LICENSE TO OPERATE A PETROL FILLING STATION IN NIGERIA
After ATC and the construction of the station during which it is mandatory to
invite officer(s) of NUPRC to witness the burial and Pressure/Leak test of the U/G tanks, an application for storage and sales license to operate the station must be obtained.

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The Requirements for Storage and License to Operate A Petrol Filling Station:

The following conditions must be met before storage and sales license can be granted.
(i) A minimum of three (3) underground storage tanks (one each for PMS, DPK, and AGO.)
(ii) A minimum of three (3) dispensing pumps(one each for PMS,DPK and AGO)
(iii) Office building: Two (2) offices, sales room, toilet, lube bay/store (Optional).
(iv) Well concreted forecourt “IN/OUT” drive way inclusive.
(v) Wall fence demarcating the station (minimum height of 1.5m high).
(vi) Good drainage Network.
(vii) Safety facilities (Fire Extinguishers, Sand Buckets, strategic display of “NO SMOKING” warning signs.
(viii) Station Sign post/logo of company/outlet.
(ix) Standard canopy over PMS pumps (mandatory) with company name and logo boldly written.
(x) Standby Generator.
(xi) Accessible Potable water source.
(xii) Standard (51” x 30”) price bill board with changeable price mechanism

Read: 3 Categories of OGISP NUPRC (DPR) Permits

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
(a) Products U/G tanks pressure test report/Certificate and Leak detection test (original printout).
(b) Photographs of the station 8” X 10” (not computer generated photographs (snapped from different angles such that in/out driveways pumps and other facilities are clearly shown).
(c) Current Fire certificate.
(d) Application form with Bank draft attached (amount depends on storage capacity).
(e) Evidence of trained attendants.
(f) Application letter addressed to:

NUPRC (DPR) The Operations Controller

TAKE-OVER OF PETROL STATION
The above requirements and documents are also applicable for a takeover station in addition to the following:-

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TAKE-OVER OF STATIONS
(i) Two (2) photocopies of certificate of Incorporation
(ii) Two (2) photocopies of Memorandum & Article of Association
(iii) Two (2) photocopies of Current tax clearance
(iv) Original and photocopy of Current Fire Service report and certificate
(v) Two (2) original copies of approved building plan.
(vi) Original copy of previous storage and sales licence
(vii) Pressure test certificate/report & Leak detection print out (original &
photocopy).
(viii) Evidence of trained pump attendants (original & photocopy).
(ix) Completed application form with Bank draft depending on the total
storage capacity applied for
(x) Receipt of purchase (if it is an outright purchase, Management agreement)
(xi) Release/Takeover letter on company’s letter headed paper
(xii) Station’s photographs taken from different angles showing the followings:
(a) Station’s name
(b) A fire extinguishers & a sand bucket on each dispensing pump island
(c) Price bill board measuring 51” by 30” with fonts size 6” by 3”
(d) Clearly demarcated drive IN/OUT Ways
(e) “NO SMOKING” signs conspicuously displayed in the station.

REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE A PETROL FILLING STATION
In addition to the major requirements on the “Approval to Operate Filling Station” issued along with the maiden licence of a station, the following are also mandatory:-
(i) Functional Fire fighting gadgets must be kept handy and at alert.
(ii) Ensure that a station Manager/Supervisor is always at the station
(iii) Always make available alternative source of power to operate products pumps and adequate illumination of the station.
(iv) Products are sold at prevailing government approved price
(v) Products pumps accurate dispense/display of volume and price
(vi) Pump attendants trained and dressed in safety wears
(vii) Ensure that vehicle engines are switched off before fueling
(viii) Strategic and conspicuous display of warning signs on “NO SMOKING and NO USE OF CELLPHONE” within the station
(ix) Stations always maintain good house keeping.
(x) Tanker trucks are earthed before starting and throughout products discharge
(xi) Copy of each way-bill for products on sale shall have to be available at the station at all times.
(xii) Products in tanker trucks to be discharged into storage tanks shall have to be allowed to settle for at least two (2) hours while in the station before the discharge.
(xiii) Display of Current Storage and Sales licence in the station’s office
(xiv) Availability of DPR inspections log book in the station
(xv) Unrestricted access to DPR officials to carry out statutory functions in the station.