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.
Temporary Spill Mats are a lightweight, portable, quickly-deployed liquid containment solution. They are primarily used where there is a requirement for portable bunds for generators, drums, and jerry cans out on site. Temporary Spill Mats are also used to prevent fuel overflow and splashes contaminating the ground during vehicle refuelling, and even to provide storage for chainsaws in the forestry industry.
Temporary Spill Mats have proven very popular with civil contractors. Other users of temporary spill mats include local governments, workshops, mining, oil and gas projects, and forestry organisations.
All liquid storage must comply with local, state and federal regulations. Typically, these regulations state that portable bunds 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.
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