Spill Containment
This collection covers secondary containment for fuel, oil and chemical storage: drum and IBC spill pallets, collapsible berms, outdoor containment units, hazmat storage buildings and flammable safety cabinets. Shops, plants, fleet yards and contractors use them to catch leaks before they reach floors, soil or drains. Match each containment sump to the containers you plan to store in it.
How to choose
- What you store: drums and totes go on spill pallets. Tanks, vehicles and equipment fit inside containment berms.
- Sump size: the sump should hold at least the contents of the largest container. Some rules call for more, so check yours.
- Indoor or outdoor: outdoor units need a cover or roof to keep rain out of the sump.
- Flammables: flammable liquids may need a hazmat storage building or safety cabinet.
Common questions
When does the EPA SPCC rule apply?
It can apply when a site stores more than 1,320 gallons of oil products above ground in total. Covered sites need a written plan and secondary containment.
Do double wall tanks need extra containment?
Usually not, because the outer tank holds a leak from the inner tank. Drums, totes and single wall tanks generally need separate containment.
