Blast Resistant Buildings - ChemSAFE BRB

Blast Resistant Buildings (otherwise known as BRBs or Blast Resistant Modules) are multi-use facilities designed to provide protection from a petrochemical plant hazard such as a blast, toxic or flammable gas release. MineARC’s ChemSAFE BRBs are portable, pre-fabricated steel buildings that can also serve as workspaces, control rooms, or break rooms for general day-to-day use.

Fully customisable, ChemSAFE Blast Resistant Buildings can be produced in a short period of time and at a fraction of the cost of traditional ground-up construction. Installation consists of simply electricity and water (if needed).

Additionally, all units meet ASHRAE standards for fresh air quality for day-to-day use but can rapidly isolate outside air to become a fully sealed environment, automatically switching from a Class 2 Shelter to Class 1 for the highest level of protection. The integration of true shelter-in-place functionality in a portable building is a first in the industry and a means of fully complying with API RP 753 for buildings used for shelter-in-place.

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MineARC’s ChemSAFE Blast Resistant Buildings are multi-use facilities designed to provide protection from a petrochemical plant hazard such as a blast, toxic or flammable gas release.ChemSAFE BRBs can withstand blasts of up to 10psi 200ms, and have been third party tested in accordance with ASCE: Design of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities (2nd).

Click on the video opposite to see the ChemSAFE BRB in the context of a petrochemical facility!

Blast Resistant Building – Front View

The ‘face’ of the safe haven is designed primarily for easy identification and quick access during an emergency.

The protected strobe lighting, warning siren and reflective signage alert passers-by to the BRBs location, whilst the rotating door handles provide simple, straightforward access to the safety of the interior.

Corner castings for transport and stacking

Sealing door with overpressure relief.

Engineered steel construction with closed cell spray foam insulation on all surfaces.

Sand blasted to 2.5 grit. Severe environment finish paint, resistant to weather and corrosion. UV resistant signage.

Blast Resistant Building - Interior View

Split system air conditioning and heating.

AirBANK Pressure System (Optional)

Aura-FX Gas Monitoring (CO2, O2, and toxic gases). (Optional)

AirGEN Scrubbing and oxygen supply. (Optional)

Network Ethernet connections.

Tamper proof fluorescent lighting, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

FRP laminated OSB panels for walls and ceiling.

Blast Resistant Building - Rear View

Emergency backup power supply. (Optional)

Split system air conditioning and heating.Extreme temperature options available including Hyper Heat, R45 insulation, energy recovery ventilation).

Comparison Table

Name Capacity * Advanced Digital Control System ** iVAN *** Aura-FX Gas monitoring Vestibule (Airlock) Shelter-in-Place 12hrs Battery Backup Blast Rating ****
8-40 5-12 psi
6-30 1 psi
CUST 1-10 psi
CUST X
  • * Capacity Every safe haven is built with a certain rated occupancy in mind. The life support systems are designed to safely house this number of people for the designated duration.
  • ** Advanced Digital Control System All safe havens with a Series IV Scrubbing System feature MineARC's unique Advanced Digital Control System.
  • *** iVAN iVAN is an on-board navigation assistant that guides occupants through operational procedures.
  • **** Blast Rating MineARC offers blast rating upgrades to all safe havens.

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