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Federal and state fire regulations and countless other laws require spill containment for stationary lead acid battery systems typically used as standby sources of power for those industries
Stationary lead-acid batteries (SLABs) provide power for telecommunication distribution centers, UPS systems and other applications. Installation of these batteries has caused increased awareness regarding battery spill containment systems and standards around OSHA battery storage.
Federal and state fire regulations and countless other laws require spill containment for stationary lead acid battery systems typically used as standby sources of power for those industries where a continuous flow of electrical power is required.
Lead acid batteries are hazardous wastes, but they have their own management requirements. These management requirements do not apply to small-sealed lead acid (SS-Pb) batteries. Rather, SS-Pb batteries are managed as universal waste. These common household battery sizes can be found as either single-use or rechargeable.
On the federal level, the EPA enforces the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding battery acid spill containment. This regulation stems from the Resources Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Right to Know Act. The Right to Know Act requires businesses to report the storage of any hazardous materials exceeding 500 lb — including batteries.
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