spill containment

Secondary Containment for Transformers: What Utilities and Facilities Must Do

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Transformer oil secondary containment SPCC compliance catches most utilities and industrial facilities off guard. Most don’t realize their transformers count as oil storage under SPCC regulations until they get hit with a violation notice. Key Takeaways: Transformers containing 55+ gallons of oil count toward SPCC thresholds under 40 CFR 112.7 The impracticability alternative allows inspection … Read more

Secondary Containment Requirements and Products: The Complete SPCC Guide

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Oil storage tank with secondary containment barrier in an industrial setting.

Secondary containment requirements SPCC violations now average $47,000 per incident according to EPA enforcement data, yet most facilities still guess at compliance requirements. This costs money and invites regulatory scrutiny. Key Takeaways: EPA’s 110% rule requires containment volume equal to 110% of the largest single tank plus freeboard for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event OSHA … Read more