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We store various 25ltr plastic containers of mostly flammable chemicals in a locked store on an isolated site.
The store is fitted with a smoke detector, is enclosed concrete and only has access doors on the outside of the building.
It was fitted with a bunding wall, which has been damaged, then removed.
My question is - are you required to have a bunding wall in this scenario?
Thanks for any advice.
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From an environmental (and a safety) point of view I guess it depends upon how many of the said 25ltr plastic containers there are - usually as a rule of thumb the more there are the more precautions you need to take. Also what is in the vicinity - aquifers? SSSI? Watercourses? etc etc. More detail needed please.
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The store itself could be bunded? Build a bund retention step at the door. Ensure air bricks /openings at least 250mm above FFL.
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Bunding is a likely requirement unless other containment measures are available. However, I would suggest that you obtain a copy of HSG51 - 'The Storage of Flammable Containers in Buildings' and read through it to establish what specific requirements apply in your particular circumstances.
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Hi Paul,
Suggest you also refer to the Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Guidelines: PPG26 in particular, PPG29, PPG51, PPG52.
Nick
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