Recent Blog Posts
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Meeting Safety and Environmental Standards for Underground Storage Tanks
Underground storage tanks (USTs) play a critical role in storing hazardous materials, including petroleum products and chemicals, across various industries. However, the potential environmental risks associated with USTs make regulatory compliance a top priority. In New Jersey and Florida, where Herbert Lutz & Company provides specialized services in UST installation, removal, and maintenance, adhering… Read More »
Cost-Effectiveness of UST Upgrades: Preventing Expensive Fuel System Failures
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) are essential for many businesses, from gas stations to industrial facilities. They ensure a reliable supply of fuel and other essential liquids. However, maintaining these systems is crucial, as outdated or poorly maintained USTs can lead to significant environmental and financial repercussions. Below we discuss how implementing UST upgrades can… Read More »
AST/UST Registration for Backup Generator Fuel Tanks in New Jersey and Florida
Backup generator fuel tanks are essential for ensuring continuous power supply during emergencies. These tanks, whether aboveground (ASTs) or underground (USTs), require proper registration and compliance with state regulations. In New Jersey and Florida, specific requirements govern the registration of these storage tanks to ensure safety and environmental protection. This blog post summarizes the… Read More »
Key Requirements for Backup Generator Fuel Tanks
When it comes to managing fuel tanks, compliance with federal and state regulations is crucial. Federal and state laws and regulations include many key requirements for leak control and prevention of both aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and underground storage tanks (USTs). By understanding these regulations, businesses can ensure their tanks are properly registered and… Read More »
History of the Federal Underground Storage Tank Program
The Federal Underground Storage Tank Program turns 40 this year. Let’s take a look back at the program’s beginnings, its changes and accomplishments along the way, and where it stands today. For help with UST installation, removal, servicing, or site remediation in New Jersey or Florida, contact the experts at Lutz Tanks for quality… Read More »
UST Regulations: Then and Now
Underground Storage Tanks were first regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1988, and while a lot happened over the years, no significant changes to those original regulations were made until 2015. Those 2015 regulations are the ones we work under today, but to fully understand their import, it’s helpful to compare them… Read More »
What Is an Underground Storage Tank (UST)?
When it comes to fuel storage, underground storage tanks (USTs) play a crucial role in countless locations across the country, offering convenient ways to store and deliver gasoline, oil, industrial chemicals, and other liquids without taking up valuable real estate surface or creating risks of explosions and other aboveground hazards. Because of the potential… Read More »
Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) regulations for Emergency Power in High-rise Buildings in New Jersey
New Jersey law imposes strict guidelines when it comes to emergency power systems in high-rise buildings, which are critical for ensuring the safety and security of building occupants during power outages. Those strict requirements cover Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) that store the fuel used to power these systems, including their installation, operation, maintenance, and… Read More »
What Are the Advantages of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)?
Underground storage tanks (USTs) are a significant component in various industries, particularly in the petroleum and chemical sectors. These tanks are essential for storing a wide range of substances, from heating oil and fuel to hazardous materials. Their underground installation offers numerous benefits that surface tanks simply cannot match. This blog post delves into… Read More »
The Advantages of Double Wall Aboveground and Underground Storage Tanks and Interstitial Sensors
If you install a newly built underground or aboveground storage tank (UST or AST) today, the tank is likely to be double-walled with sensors in the interstitial space. These features work together to alert you of a leak and allow you to remedy the situation before the contents escape the tank and contaminate your… Read More »