Chemical & Flammable Storage
Chemical and flammable storage containers.
Steel buildings for chemical (CSC) and flammable (FCS) inventory, with ventilation, detection, suppression and graded-floor sump options built by our own team.
Containerized Chemical & Flammable Storage Solutions: Heavy-gauge steel chemical storage (CSC) and flammable liquid (FC) containers engineered for inventory safety, mechanical ventilation, and applicable project requirements.
Built in-house: AEL is fully vertically integrated. Control panels, container retrofits, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression and HVAC installation, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and powder coating are all done by our own team. See our in-house capabilities.
FCS Series
A purpose-built enclosure for your storage workflow.
The FCS Series uses a containerized format to bring material access, containment, ventilation, and project-specific system options into one storage conversation.
Standard Sizes
- 8′ × 10′
- 8′ × 20′
- 8′ × 30′
- 8′ × 40′
Additional Configurations
- 10′ × 10′
- 10′ × 20′
- 10′ × 30′
- 10′ × 40′
Custom sizes available. Larger widths may require special permitting for shipping or on-site installation.
Have your footprint? Get a quote for this size
CSC Series
Chemical storage designed for project review.
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Secondary Spill Containment
Epoxy flooring is standard. A graded floor with a sump pump is available as an option, sized around the chemical inventory, container arrangement and site conditions.
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Mechanical Ventilation
Continuous or demand-based exhaust options can be selected around the material data, vapor-control strategy, discharge path, and project criteria.
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Fire Construction Options
Fire construction and available suppression options are scoped around the material inventory and project requirements.
- Fire construction options
- Graded floor with sump pump (option)
- Mechanical exhaust ventilation
- Explosion-proof electrical (where required)
- UL 508A control-panel capability available as specified
- Chemical-resistant coatings and liners
- Shelving and drum storage configurations
- Signage and safety placards
- One 3′ × 7′ single man door with lock and key, panic hardware and self-closer (standard unless otherwise specified)
- Door options: double doors on the long side (two 3′ × 7′), 40–42 in. wide man doors, multiple sets of single or double doors, key fob entry, electric locks and fail-safe safety door locks
- Delivery coordinated with the prepared pad and site plan
FC Series
Flammable containment designed to applicable requirements.
Storing process solvents next to a C1D1 room? See solvent storage buildings.
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Fire Construction & Suppression Options
Fire construction and available suppression options are configured around the flammable-liquid storage application.
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Explosion-Proof Ventilation
Classified-area fan, motor, electrical, and ventilation options are selected around the approved hazardous-material and project design basis.
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Secondary Containment
Epoxy flooring is standard. A graded floor with a sump pump is available as an option, sized around the material inventory, container arrangement and approved project scope.
- Fire construction options
- Explosion-proof ventilation system
- Intrinsically safe electrical
- Graded floor with sump pump (option)
- Fire suppression system (clean agent or sprinkler)
- UL 508A control-panel capability available as specified
- Grounding and bonding systems
- One 3′ × 7′ single man door with lock and key, panic hardware and self-closer (standard unless otherwise specified)
- Door options: double doors on the long side (two 3′ × 7′), 40–42 in. wide man doors, multiple sets of single or double doors, key fob entry, electric locks and fail-safe safety door locks
- Drum storage racks and shelving
- Signage options coordinated with applicable NFPA 30 and OSHA criteria
Storage planning
Questions before project review.
Final requirements should be confirmed with the facility team, qualified project professionals, applicable material guidance, and the authority having jurisdiction.
What information should be reviewed before specifying a chemical storage container?
A useful project review starts with the chemical inventory, container types, safety data, loading method, storage duration, access needs, site location, and any facility or jurisdictional requirements. Those inputs determine how the enclosure, containment, ventilation, finishes, and interior layout should be scoped.
How is secondary containment planned for a chemical storage project?
Containment planning depends on the material inventory, container configuration, site conditions, and applicable project requirements. Epoxy flooring is standard; a graded floor with a sump pump is available as an option, and AEL reviews the storage use to recommend it where the project calls for it.
When is ventilation considered for chemical storage?
Ventilation needs depend on the materials being stored, the storage process, the enclosure location, and the project criteria. AEL can discuss continuous or demand-based ventilation options as part of a container configuration review.
How does a flammable storage container differ from a general chemical storage container?
The container configuration begins with the material classification and storage application. Flammable-liquid projects may require a different approach to ventilation, electrical selection, containment, access hardware, and available suppression options than a general chemical-storage application.
What should a facility provide when requesting a flammable storage quote?
Provide the material inventory and safety data, container types and quantities, anticipated loading workflow, site location, available utilities, access constraints, and any requirements received from the facility team or authority having jurisdiction. AEL uses this information to start the configuration review.
Can an outdoor flammable storage container be configured for a specific site?
AEL fabricates containerized configurations around site conditions and project requirements. The final design should be coordinated with the facility team, qualified project professionals, and the authority having jurisdiction.
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