If you’re an EHS pro, you have certainly seen these devices. They can add a level of safety for that loss of primary containment (LOPC) incidents or, in some cases, overfill events.
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But these “Containment Pallets” come with some environmental limitations that are required for their safe use…
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5004.2.3 Containment pallets. Where used as an alternative to spill control and secondary containment for outdoor storage in accordance with the exception in Section 5004.2, containment pallets shall comply with all of the following: 1. A liquid-tight sump with access for visual inspection shall be provided. 2. The sump shall be designed to contain not less than 66 gallons (250 L). 3. Exposed surfaces shall be compatible with material stored. 4. Containment pallets shall be protected to prevent collection of rainwater within the sump. |