What are the Requirements for Areas Where Containers are Stored?
The waste must be stored in areas that provide secondary containment to prevent run-off of accumulated liquids. The base of the area must be impervious to the type of waste stored and free from cracks, gaps, chips, etc. Secondary containment systems must be able to contain the volume of the largest container or 10% of the volume of all containers in storage (whichever is greater). The area must be designed to prevent liquids from coming in contact with the containers. Sloping the base to drain liquids away from the containers, or placing the containers on raised platforms (pallets) may accomplish this. Liquid in the containment system must be removed as soon as possible and tested to determine if it is hazardous. It is recommended that outdoor storage areas be covered (roofed) to prevent rain accumulation. Storage areas must be designed to prevent run-on (rain water, flooding, etc), or have excess containment capacity to contain the run-on, in excess of the containment volume noted abo
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