FAQ: Do All Tanks Need Secondary Containment?

Answer: No. But determining if secondary containment is needed for your specific tank requires an understanding of Federal, State, and local regulations, plus knowledge of specific building codes, such as NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. Once you can determine if secondary containment is needed, then you can figure out how best to get there.

Common Problems With Secondary Containment

Missing Secondary Containment

Fuel Tank Without Containment Or Proper Support

Fuel Tank Without Containment Or Proper Support

 

Fuel Loading Area Without Drainage Control

Fuel Loading Area Without Secondary Containment

 

Leaking Used Oil Storage tank Observed During Phase I Facility Inspection

Leaking Used Oil Storage AST Observed During Facility Inspection

 

Inadequate Volume Containment

Phase I Environmental Inspection Finds Leaking Tanks And Pumps In Refueling Area

Environmental Inspection Finds Leaking Tanks And Pumps In Refueling Area

 

Wrong Material

Bulk Fuel Storage With Hay Bale Secondary Containment Observed During SPCC Audit

Bulk Fuel Storage With Hay Bale Secondary Containment

 

Missing or Inadequate Maintenance

Broken Secondary Containment Wall Identified During SWPPP inspection

Cracked Secondary Containment Wall Identified During SPCC Inspection

 

Damaged Oil Storage Containment

 

This photo shows an example of a Leaking Waste Solvent Hazardous Waste Tank identified during a hazardous waste inspection

Leaking Waste Solvent Hazardous Waste Tank

 

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