Specification

We specialize in the manufacture of chemical storage containers.

The specification is as follows:

10ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in High (exterior dimensions) – See our gallery page for photos

20ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in High (exterior dimensions) – See our gallery page for photos

There are two types of floor for our chemical storage containers:

Steel bunded or Steel mesh floor with 1 removable section

The BASIS criteria (as per HSE) is as follows

These are recommended for suppliers of pesticides to Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry (The Yellow code).

Chemicals must be sited suitably – depends on the type of chemical storage container.
Chemical storage space must be of adequate capacity – this will be determined by our customers. – We fit steel bunded floors or raised steel mesh bunded floors which prevents leakage from spillage.
Chemical storage containers must be soundly built of fire resistant materials – Our stores are constructed of corten steel (high tensile steel) and painted or repainted with marine paint.
Chemical storage containers must be provided with suitable access and exits – this is dependent on the number of staff and the size of unit required.
The chemical storage container, or the area in which the store is located, should be able to retain leakage or spillage to a volume of 110% of the total quantity of products likely to be stored (185% if you are in an ‘environmentally sensitive area’). Bunding is the most usual way of achieving this, we offer a 10ft container bund at 6in high and 20ft container bund at 12in high (the bunding capacity required will be stipulated in your EA guidance) If you require a specific height then please do let us know.
Chemical storage containers must be dry internally and frost proof – All our containers are watertight and structurally sound and are fitted with a suitable number of air vents.
Chemical storage containers must be well lit and ventilated – We fit extra air vents and repaint the interior a very light grey. Portable and rechargeable LED lights are also available.
Chemical storage containers must be marked with appropriate warning signs – We affix various warning signs to the container.
Chemical storage containers must be secure against theft and vandalism – We fit a lock box and recommend a padlock that fits inside the lock box.
Chemical storage containers are equipped, organised and staffed to a suitable standard – This is down to the farmer using the container.

Further information can be found HSE information sheet no. 16 – Guidance on storing pesticides for farmers and other professional users.

New 20ft Chemical store