The U.S. Chemical Storage SuperLoc™ 4-hour fire rated hazardous storage buildings allow for flammable storage located within 10 feet from and even inside your facility.* Such proximity can prove advantageous as it grants faster production, distribution and storage of your valuable flammables and combustibles. Constructed from high quality steel, all SuperLoc™ buildings include built-in, leak-tested secondary containment sumps for spill containment, coal tar undercoating, and chemical and weather-resistant coatings inside and out.
Maintaining compliant chemical storage is important for many reasons, including avoiding insurance costs, fines, fires and hazardous spills. SuperLoc™ flammable storage buildings are the top the of U.S. Chemical Storage line. Each building can provide years of use, as supported by our 15-year structural warranty and 1 year warranty offered on components (please see warranty disclosure for more details). All buildings can be modified with a variety of optional accessories to customize your storage solutions. Explosion control systems such as explosion relief construction can be included.
4-Hour Flammable Storage
Use SuperLoc™ hazardous storage buildings to achieve compliance and make your manufacturing and chemical storage management more efficient. Completely customizable, SuperLoc chemical storage buildings are manufactured in bi-directional 4-hour fire rated weather-resistant construction. All buildings feature mineral wool insulation installed in the wall cavity. Multiple layers of UL Classified fire-resistant gypsum wallboard encased between heavy gauge steel for maximum fire protection.
Optimize your chemical storage capabilities with a variety of optional explosion proof and non-explosion proof rated, fire rated safety accessories. U.S. Chemical Storage offers options for climate control, fire suppression, mechanical ventilation and more.*
Many configurations and types of storage buildings are available, including modular construction for larger sizes. All 4-hour fire-rated flammable storage buildings can meet EPA and NFPA regulations, have a standard wind load of 120 m.p.h, and can be manufactured to FM or Warnock Hersey standards.
*Always consult your local authority with jurisdiction to ensure that all rules and regulations are followed, including proper setback requirements.
Cutting Edge Wall Design
SuperLoc™ flammable liquid storage buildings boast a tested and approved bi-directional wall design and come standard with R12 insulation in the cavity. Each building is rated to a wind load of at least 120 m.p.h. per ASCE-7-10.
At U.S. Chemical Storage we strive to give you the best solution for your operations. This building and its accompanying accessories can be engineered to meet the following approvals and certifications based upon your unique set of needs.
Other Types of Fire-Rated Chemical Storage Buildings
FireLoc™ Flammable Liquid Storage Building
2-hour flammable liquid storage buildings that ensure compliance with all applicable codes. Constructed from high quality steel.
There are two types of buildings to consider: fire-rated and non-fire rated steel buildings. First identify the materials to be stored and then group them by hazard. There are three steps to consider when deciding between a fire-rated and non-fire rated building. You must first determine what is to be stored and the quantity. Then you must decide where in relation to other buildings and property lines is the desired storage is to take place, and finally schedule a consult with the local authority having jurisdiction or local code expert to determine the storage building requirements. Our team at U.S. Chemical Storage has resources to help analyze your storage needs and building requirements but the final approval is made by the local authority having jurisdiction.
2. What size building do I need?
Building size is determined by the amount of hazardous material you are planning to store, the need, if any, for working room around these materials, and must take into consideration the most efficient way of moving these materials into and out of your chemical storage building.
3. What is a sump or secondary containment in reference to chemical storage buildings?
The definition of a “sump” is a pit or reservoir providing containment for spilled liquids. U.S. Chemical Storage offers leak proof spill containment sumps in each standard model. This sump is then covered by a steel or fiberglass floor grating and is can be equipped with a “sump liner” of a plastic nature to provide resistance to accidental spills.
4. How will location affect my building type?
Location of the building can be either inside another building or outside to fit your needs. Fire Separation, which is the amount of fire rating required between two occupancies, or the separation distance between those two occupancies, is determined by the occupancy ratings, construction types, and distances between both buildings. To determine the required fire separation, it is best to consult with your local code authority. If your hazmat storage building is located at distances greater than 30 feet you may not be required to have a fire-rated building.
