Flammable liquid warehouse

Flammable liquids are some of the most common, as well as dangerous hazardous materials, that can be found on almost any job-site. Heavy machinery and equipment need fuels and other combustible liquids to run and get the job done. These volatile fuels power the heavy lifting to break ground on new projects, including infrastructure and small businesses that are the backbone of the American economy. Higher tech enterprises, such as plastics and pharmaceuticals rely on liquid solvents, including benzene and acetone, respectively to make new materials. To protect against spills and fires, U.S. Hazmat Rentals offers combustible and flammable liquid storage options in two-hour and four-hour varieties of protection that are also NFPA 30 Compliant.

Rest assured with U.S. Hazmat Rentals flammable liquid warehouses

For each class of flammable liquids, special consideration must be given to the chemical’s composition, so they can be stored safely and securely. Unlike solid hazardous materials, flammable liquids have a relatively low flash point, which is the temperature or point that a liquid emits sufficient vapor to ignite. To mitigate these dangers, U.S. Hazmat Rentals offers turnkey NFPA 30 Compliant solutions in the form of steel welded flammable liquid warehouses and storage options. With steel paneling, these locker are virtually impervious to external threats while maintaining an optimal and climate controlled environment for flammable liquids. All lockers meet National Fire Protection Association standards and OSHA compliance. We leave nothing to chance. At U.S. Hazmat Rentals, we thoroughly test our flammable liquid warehouses to ensure they will be explosion resistant to prevent ignition of material or vapor from combustible liquid storage

Getting to know the classes of flammable liquids

With knowledge comes respect. And by respecting the different classes of flammable liquids, you can safely store these dangerous chemicals, so you can get back to work and turn a profit. While you don’t have to return to your high school chemistry notes to understand the different classes of flammable liquids, it could save your company’s future by taking care of the basics. Let’s break down the classes. When it comes to dealing with hazardous materials, there are no do-overs.

Protect against spills and leaks with flammable liquid storage that is EPA compliant

Modern manufacturing and construction is multifaceted. While specialization is key in niche industries, most companies and enterprises rely on different classes of hazardous materials, including flammable and combustible liquids, to finish just one job. But what do you do with solvents when their job is done for the day, and you need to switch gears and refuel heavy machine? U.S. Hazmat Rentals offers compartmentalized storage lockers that can securely store flammable liquids to guarantee Flammable Liquid Spill Containment. Our innovative spill containment grated flooring system can also safely collect spills if they do happen. You can think of flammable liquid storage akin to painting your home’s kitchen. If you leave just one inch of your tile flooring uncovered, a single drop of paint will undoubtedly find its way to the bare surface. When it comes to dealing with flammable liquids, that one drop could be just enough to spell disaster.

Don’t risk hefty civil penalties or fines, invest in U.S. Hazmat Rentals’ flammable liquid compliance

Most companies don’t have much margin of error when it comes to turning a profit. With the rising cost of materials and labor putting a strain on the growing demands of evolving and traditional manufacturing alike, you simply can’t afford fines or penalties for non-compliance. You don’t have to break out the blueprints or code books to understand the importance of quality protection that meet or exceed industry standards. But you also don’t have the time to memorize every single line of code either. At U.S. Hazmat Rentals, we cover all your bases with our steel welded two-hour and four-hour fire rated lockers, so you can focus on wrapping up another hard day’s work. We can guarantee that our Climate Controlled buildings are up to the task for safely storing material within compliant temperate ranges. Ventilation is also provided for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids along with Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100ºF (37.8ºC) with mixing and dispensing. We also meet all OSHA compliance regulations for workplace safety.

Practical flammable liquid storage solutions for unique dilemmas

No two workflows or processes are the same. Different companies have varying quantities of flammable liquids that most be adequately stored to maintain compliance. Our steel welded two-hour and four-hour fire rated hazmat lockers can safely accommodate the unique challenges that come with palette and tote container storage, as well as chemical drum barrel storage for larger jobs.