The legislation typically reads as follows: the bund must have sufficient capacity to contain 110% of the volume of the largest container; or 25% of the total volume stored on the bund, whichever is greater.
This means a 4 drum bund (sump capacity 230 litres) can be used to store up to 4 x 205 ltr drums (205 x 110% = 225.5 litres, 820 x 25% = 164.0 litres) or 46 x 20 litre drums (20 x 110% = 22.0 litres, 960 x 25% = 230 litres), but cannot be used to store a 1,000 ltr IBC (1000 x 110% = 1100.0 litres). If you would like to discuss your needs further, please contact us on +61 2 4827 0222, or email enquiries@spillshop.com.au.
However storage requirements do vary depending on the product being stored – typically, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, oxidising agents and organic peroxides must be stored in compliant dangerous goods safety cabinets rather than on bunds.
Please note this advice is general in nature, and is based on Australian legislation. If you are unsure please check with a Dangerous Goods consultant.
SpillBoss Polyethylene Workfloors are manufactured from UV-stabilised polyethylene, making them sturdy, long-lasting, and easy to clean, while having excellent chemical resistance. They are typically used for the indoor storage of liquids.
Polyethylene Workfloors are used to provide safe, accessible liquid storage – compatible ramps are available making it easy to wheel drums of liquid on and off the workfloors.
Multiple workfloors can be placed together to make one big, level bunded area if required. All liquid storage must comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Typically, these regulations state that the bund must have sufficient capacity to contain 110% of the volume of the largest container; or 25% of the total volume stored on the bund, whichever is greater – for more details please check our FAQ. Workfloors are most often used in Mechanical Workshops, where liquids are often wheeled from one place to the next, but also need to be safely stored in an accessible location.
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
