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Product Overview

The 12x12 L-Bracket Secondary Spill Containment Berm provides 1,077 gallons of sump capacity in a 12 ft. x 12 ft. x 12 in. footprint. This mid-size berm features rigid aluminum L-bracket sidewalls that maintain full wall height under all conditions. At 77 lbs, it is transportable by one or two people for field deployment. The square footprint accommodates multiple IBC totes, drum clusters, or small tank installations for secondary containment compliance. Chemical-resistant liner handles petroleum, oils, fuels, and most industrial chemicals. Ships free to the lower 48 states with 5-7 working day delivery.

Technical Specifications

SKU APT121212-LC
Dimensions 12 ft. x 12 ft. x 12 in.
Sump Capacity 1,077 gallons
Weight 77 lbs
Sidewall Support Aluminum L-brackets
Wall Height 12 inches
Chemical Resistance Petroleum, oils, fuels, solvents
Shipping Free to lower 48 states
Delivery 5-7 working days

Expert Insights

The 12x12 L-Bracket is the most versatile size in the line, providing 1,077 gallons of containment in a square footprint that fits multiple storage configurations. It accommodates four IBC totes in a 2x2 arrangement, up to sixteen 55-gallon drums, or a combination of tanks and drums. The 12-foot square is also the ideal size for single-vehicle maintenance pads where you need secondary containment during oil changes, fluid top-offs, and equipment servicing. At 77 lbs, one strong person can carry it, though two people make deployment faster. The aluminum L-brackets keep the 12-inch walls rigid even when stacked drums push against them during loading operations. For longer tank runs or larger drum farms, step up to the 12x25 or 12x50.

Secondary Spill Containment Berm, L Bracket Side Walls 12' x 12' x 12" | L-Bracket Economy Spill Berm

Why L-Bracket Economy Spill Berms Matter

EPA SPCC regulations (40 CFR Part 112) require facilities that store, transfer, or process oil and petroleum products to implement secondary containment systems sized to hold 110% of the largest single container’s volume plus accumulated precipitation. L-bracket economy spill berms provide a structurally rigid, cost-effective secondary containment solution — without the expense of poured concrete pads, permanent steel berms, or drive-in/drive-out foam-wall systems. The aluminum L-bracket side wall supports hold 12-inch PVC-coated polyester walls upright, maintaining wall integrity in wind, precipitation, and under fluid load for reliable outdoor containment.

L-Bracket Economy Berms — Rigid-Wall Containment at Economy Pricing

The Secondary Spill Containment Berm, L Bracket Side Walls 12' x 12' x 12" features aluminum L-bracket side wall supports that maintain rigid 12-inch walls without stakes, sandbags, or external bracing. The 22 oz. PVC-coated polyester liner with welded seams resists oils, fuels, diesel, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, coolants, antifreeze, solvents, and mild acids and bases. UV-resistant material maintains integrity during permanent outdoor exposure. Available in 4 sizes from 6′×6′ (269 gallons) to 12′×50′ (4,488 gallons) — covering single-drum containment through large multi-drum storage areas.

Who Buys L-Bracket Economy Spill Berms

EHS managers, environmental compliance officers, facility maintenance supervisors, and procurement teams at manufacturing plants, refineries, chemical distribution facilities, power utilities, construction companies, military installations, and fleet maintenance operations order L-bracket economy berms for SPCC compliance, outdoor drum storage containment, generator and transformer secondary containment, and temporary equipment staging areas. Government agencies and environmental contractors specify them for cost-effective field installations.

Purchased by EHS coordinators, environmental compliance managers, facility engineers, maintenance supervisors, safety directors, and procurement teams. All products backed by AbsorbentsOnline’s 40+ years of industrial safety expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many IBC totes fit in this berm?

The 12x12 footprint accommodates up to four standard IBC totes in a 2x2 arrangement with access space around each tote.

Is this suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. The chemical-resistant liner and aluminum L-brackets are designed for outdoor deployment. The material is UV-resistant for long-term use.

How does this compare to the 6x6 model?

The 12x12 provides 4x the floor area and 4x the sump capacity (1,077 vs 269 gallons) for multi-container storage applications.

Can this be used for vehicle maintenance?

Yes. The 12x12 square footprint is ideal as a single-vehicle maintenance pad for oil changes, fluid top-offs, and equipment servicing.

What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from the facilities, field crews, and agencies that count on us.

  • ★★★★★
    “We set up the 12x25 L-bracket berm for our outdoor drum storage area. The aluminum brackets keep the walls perfectly rigid and it handles rain without any issues. Our SPCC inspector signed off on it immediately. Great value compared to pouring a concrete pad.”
    — EHS Manager, Chemical Distribution Facility
  • ★★★★★
    “Needed secondary containment for our backup generator pad fast. The 6x6 L-bracket berm was the perfect size, shipped free, and we had it deployed in under 30 minutes. The rigid L-brackets are a big upgrade from the floppy fabric berms we used to deal with.”
    — Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Manufacturing Plant
  • ★★★★★
    “Purchased the 12x50 for a large transformer containment project. At 4,488 gallons capacity it exceeds our 110% requirement with room for precipitation. The welded seams are holding up perfectly after a full year outdoors. AbsorbentsOnline got us a great price with free shipping.”
    — Environmental Compliance Officer, Power Utility
Cross-Reference Guide

This product is compatible with applications that use the following part numbers:

  • introThe 12x12 is the mid-size option in the L-Bracket secondary containment berm line.
  • parts{"part"=>"APT6612-LC", "description"=>"6x6x12 in., 269 gal."}{"part"=>"APT121212-LC", "description"=>"12x12x12 in., 1077 gal. (this product)"}{"part"=>"APT122512-LC", "description"=>"12x25x12 in., 2244 gal."}{"part"=>"APT125012-LC", "description"=>"12x50x12 in., 4488 gal."}
  • noteThe 12x12 square footprint is the most versatile for multi-container and vehicle maintenance applications.