Meeting 2025 Safety & Compliance: UL-2085, Leak Monitoring, and Double-Wall Innovations

By mid-2025, one thing is clear: the bar for fuel storage safety and compliance has never been higher. Facility operators can no longer rely on outdated infrastructure or minimal compliance measures. With increasing scrutiny from the EPA, state regulators, and fire marshals, the expectation is that systems meet today’s standards, not tomorrow’s.

UL-2085 Fireguard tanks, double-wall construction, and advanced leak monitoring are no longer “nice to have” features. They are now defining compliance for fuel storage across industries, from healthcare and transportation to municipal services.

UL-2085 Fireguard Tanks: The Gold Standard in Safety

The UL-2085 Fireguard certification has become a defining feature of compliant fuel storage. Unlike traditional single-wall tanks, UL-2085 tanks are designed to resist fire exposure, impact, and harsh environmental conditions.

Key features include:

• Thermal protection against extreme heat and fire.

• Insulated double walls to contain product safely.

• Enhanced spill containment and resistance to physical damage.

For industries where uptime is non-negotiable, such as healthcare, transportation, and emergency services, UL-2085 tanks offer peace of mind and a safeguard against regulatory risks.

Leak Monitoring: From Periodic Testing to Continuous Assurance

In the past, leak detection often meant periodic inspections and testing. Today, the expectation is continuous monitoring. Double-wall tanks equipped with interstitial space allow operators to apply a vacuum or pressure system that detects any compromise in real time.

This not only meets compliance requirements but also transforms risk management. Facilities can identify and address potential leaks before they escalate into catastrophic failures, environmental contamination, or fines. Permanent monitoring systems are quickly becoming the new industry standard.

Double-Wall Innovations: Compliance and Cost Efficiency

Double-wall tanks are not new, but innovations in materials and installation methods are making them more efficient than ever.

A double-wall system provides:

• Redundant containment, ensuring that even if the inner wall is compromised, fuel does not escape.

• Regulatory alignment with EPA and state requirements for underground and aboveground tanks.

• Flexibility in both new tank installations and restoration projects such as Rafibra relining.

For many operators, upgrading to a double-wall system is not only about meeting compliance, it’s about extending tank lifespan and reducing long-term maintenance costs.

The 2025 Compliance Imperative

The takeaway for 2025 is clear: compliance is no longer about minimum standards. It is about future-proofing infrastructure with technologies that reduce risk, ensure environmental stewardship, and support operational continuity.

At Don Wood Inc., we help clients adopt solutions like UL-2085 Fireguard tanks, advanced leak detection, and double-wall innovations to meet today’s requirements and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

As regulatory expectations rise, facility owners who continue to rely on outdated fuel storage systems face escalating risk. Those who invest in modern technologies, Fireguard, double-wall, and leak monitoring, gain compliance, safety, and operational resilience.

The question isn’t whether these upgrades are necessary; it’s how quickly you can implement them to stay ahead of 2025 compliance.

Don Wood Inc. stands ready to guide facilities through tank installation, restoration, and modernization with the industry’s leading safety solutions.