Shipping and Installation Details

White, dual room chemical storage building on tractor trailer truck with US Chemical Storage sign in the foreground

SHIPPING YOUR BUILDING

When the world’s leading companies and organizations contact us for help storing hazardous materials, their needs are never the same. One constant is the unparalleled service and support our experienced transportation team provides by scheduling on-time delivery with clear communication.

Through thousands of clients, U.S. Chemical Storage has garnered a reputation as the leader in fully custom and compliant hazmat storage buildings. Every square inch of our manufacturing space is devoted to creating high-quality buildings that fit your exact specifications. Our wide variety of chemical storage building and installation options and come standard with an industry-leading 15-year structural warranty. All remaining components have a 1-year limited warranty starting the day your building ships and any additional warranty is provided by the manufacturer of the purchased components. See our warranty guide for more details.

different trailer types often used in the shipping of US Chemical Storage buildings
  • Constant Communication

We focus on reducing the time you invest in gaining approval for and installing your unit. Our chemical storage buildings and accessories are FM Global or Warnock Hersey pre-approved. Each unit is delivered to you ready for use on day one with structural attachments added on to improve forklift/crane access.

  • Site Preparation

The actual design part of a custom project, and any state approvals or third-party approvals can take some time, however once we begin construction of your building, it can go quickly. That is why any site preparation you do at your location is of vital importance to the schedule. A concrete pad, the location of any power or water sources, and any offloading or installation equipment necessary on your end needs to be coordinated with the schedule of your building. 

  • Freight Coordination

We have an experienced on-site freight and logistics coordinator who works with high-quality companies to handle your building. While customers can coordinate their own freight, we often see errors and inexperience lead to damage and lengthy delays. We take pride in your building arriving to you exactly as it was when it left our facility. 

  • Any Size Available

Standard section widths are 7 foot, 3 inches. This is compliant with DOT regulations to allow for easy loading onto a standard trailer.
Oversize widths are

Our standard metal and drop-over chemical storage building widths are 6 feet, 8 feet, 10 feet, and 12 feet, with lengths ranging from 6 feet to 52 feet. and are attached to one another on-site, allowing for vastly increased floor-space in your building. Modular storage buildings offer larger widths ranging from 15 feet to 30 feet, depending on your requirements.

  • Final Factory Inspection

The U.S. Chemical Storage quality and control team performs a final factory inspection of each chemical storage building before it is shipped. All inspection and test forms are properly filled in, signed off, and made available for the customer upon demand. We also maintain a permanent copy in our files. 

  • Installation Support

While we do not have a full-time in-house installation crew, we can offer close guidance with any installation and assistance on site if communicated early in the process. We will send a crew on-site for each modular building if desired due to the unique complexities of each one. 

  • Here Today and Far Into The Future

As part of the Justrite Safety Group, we have the power of a large, historic, and strong company behind us to make sure we are solvent not only today, but DECADES into the future. If you have a problem, we will be here. When you’re ready to order another building, we will be here. We are part of a legacy of safety that you depend on to keep your people, property, and planet safe. 

RELATED PRODUCTS

FIRE-RATED BUILDINGS

Fire-rated hazmat storage buildings safely manage risks when storing the most dangerous flammable and hazardous chemicals. With 2-hour or 4-hour construction available, they can offer all the protection required.

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NON-FIRE RATED BUILDINGS

All U.S. Chemical Storage non-fire rated hazmat buildings are perfect when the chemicals don’t require a fire rating, or you have space to distance the hazards from your people and property.

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CHEMICAL LOCKERS

U.S. Chemical Storage engineers outdoor storage lockers with sumps to provide a quick, safe, and compliant solution to drum storage for 2 drums – to 16 drums.

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EXPLOSIVE MAGAZINES

When dealing with explosives, magazines are essential for ATF regulations. We offer a wide variety of Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4 explosive magazine storage solutions to prevent disasters and avoid fines. Custom builds available.

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