Distillery & Brewery Hazardous Location Equipment Service

WERCS provides professional hazardous location equipment service for craft distilleries and breweries. Still rooms, barrel storage, and bottling areas near high-proof spirits all require proper hazardous classification. We service explosion-proof fans, gas detection, ventilation systems, and provide compliance documentation that protects your TTB federal permit.

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Problems We Solve

WERCS technicians are experts at diagnosing and fixing paint booth issues that cost you time and money.

Dual Hazard Environment

Distilleries face dual hazards: ethanol vapors (Class I, Group D) AND grain dust (Class II) in the same facility.

Electric Sombrero of Death

Industry term for the danger zone around flammable liquid storage. Improperly classified electrical equipment near stills and tanks creates ignition sources.

TTB Permit at Risk

Your TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) federal permit is at risk if safety violations are found.

Built-Out Without Classification

Many craft distilleries built out facilities without proper hazardous area classification. WERCS helps identify gaps and bring equipment into compliance.

Our Service Process

How WERCS delivers exceptional results every time

1

Hazardous Area Assessment

We evaluate your still room, barrel storage, and bottling areas against OSHA 1910.106 and NFPA requirements. All hazardous locations identified and documented.

2

Gas Detection Service

Calibration of ethanol vapor LEL sensors with traceable calibration gas. Verification of alarm setpoints and interlock operation.

3

Ventilation Verification

Still room ventilation testing including CFM measurement, negative pressure verification, and emergency purge system validation.

4

Compliance Documentation

Complete documentation package for TTB audits, fire marshal inspections, and insurance requirements. Protect your federal permit with proper records.

Equipment We Service

WERCS technicians are trained on all major paint booth brands and models.

All Explosion-Proof Equipment
Fans, Motors, Lighting, Switches
Gas Detection Systems
Ethanol Vapor, LEL Monitoring
Still Room Ventilation
All Configurations
Barrel Storage Ventilation
Rickhouse Systems
Dust Control Systems
Grain Handling Areas

Compliance & Safety Standards

OSHA 1910.106 - Flammable Liquid Storage and Handling
NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 70 Article 500 - Hazardous Location Classification
TTB Federal Permit Requirements
State Fire Marshal Requirements
Oregon OSHA Craft Distillery Safety Alerts
NFPA 652 - Combustible Dusts (grain handling areas)

Distillery & Brewery Hazardous Location Equipment Service FAQ

Common questions about our services

OSHA 1910.106 defines a distillery as "a plant where flammable liquids produced by fermentation are concentrated." Still rooms, barrel storage with high-proof spirits, and bottling areas near concentrated alcohol all require hazardous area classification and explosion-proof equipment.
Many distilleries handle grain, creating combustible dust hazards (Class II) in addition to ethanol vapor hazards (Class I). This dual hazard environment requires careful equipment selection and maintenance.
Yes. Your TTB federal permit is contingent on maintaining a safe facility. Fire code violations and OSHA citations can result in permit suspension or revocation. Professional maintenance documentation demonstrates compliance.
Annual Compliance Audit: $3,000-$5,000 plus travel. Quarterly Calibration: $500-$800 per visit plus travel. Annual Service Contract: $6,000-$10,000 including all services and priority emergency response. A $2,500 annual service contract is nothing compared to losing a TTB federal permit.

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Service Areas

WERCS provides distillery & brewery hazardous location equipment service services nationwide. Select your state for local information:

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