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COMPLIANCE KNOWLEDGE CENTER

Knowledge for Lower the Cost of Compliance

EnviroGuard's Compliance Knowledge Center (CKC) is developed to provide an exchange of information on backup power and facility compliance, safety and sustainability. The purpose is to facilitate sound decisions during specifying, selecting and purchasing which will effectively lead to a lower cost of compliance.



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	Welcome to the NEW EnviroGuard Compliance Knowledge Center. Our goal is to lower the cost of compliance through education and knowledge. This page contains only a few of the documents available. To access the complete EnviroGuard Compliance Knowledge Center Library, register for access to EnviroGuard Online.

NOTE: EnviroGuard advocates the use of compliance products ONLY when required. Extensive research on compliance is performed and results are documented and posted to share with the industry. EnviroGuard makes all efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Many of the documents go through an industry review process prior to publishing and posting on the EnviroGuard Compliance Knowledge Center Website. Industry participation and comment is welcome and open communication is encouraged. Send comment and questions to Mark Durmisevich at mdurmisevich@egsintl.com.

Application Briefs

Taking the confusion out of Battery Room Signage -- ab1005.pdf (95 KB)

Signage for battery rooms is an important requirement to satisfy fire codes, occupational safety regulations, "Right to Know" Act and Authorities Having Jurisdiction. This brief explores the required signage for standby power battery rooms, cabinets and systems.

Prevent Explosive Hazard from Backup Batteries Emitting Hydrogen Gas -- ab1007.pdf (66 KB)

The need for gas monitoring occurs while lead acid backup batteries are being charged. This charging process generates hydrogen gas which is emitted into the battery storage room can build up and potentially explode if ignited. This paper explores the use of hydrogen gas monitoring to enable early warning and mitigation.

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Case Studies

Containment or Compliance? Dispelling the myths -- cs1003.pdf (71 KB)

Spill containment is a requirement of federal, state and local fire and hazardous material codes, regulations, ordinances and guidelines. While these vary by municipality, recent fire codes for stand-by battery systems call for approved methods and materials for acid spill control and neutralization. When viewed as a commodity, spill containment materials appear to have similar traits and features.

Avoid Fines for Improper Fluorescent Lamp Disposal -- cs1004.pdf (62 KB)

Fluorescent bulbs fall under universal waste rules enforced by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) since they contain mercury which is harmful to people and the environment. Companies that don't follow proper disposal methods face steep penalties. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) was found to be improperly disposing fluorescent bulbs during an EPA inspection and fined $43,875.

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Tools and Checklists

Spill Containment Sizing and Configuration Worksheet -- swc101.pdf (36 KB)

This worksheet is designed to facilitate the sizing and configuring of spill containment systems.

Site Assessment -- sa1001.pdf (54 KB)

Battery room compliance assessment checklist provides complete battery room checklist for spill containment and safety equipment.

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