Toxic Gas Shelter for Petrochemical Facilities - Portable ChemSAFE Utility Design
Toxic Gas Shelter solutions for petrochemical facilities offer a safe and secure ‘go-to’ area for multiple personnel in the event of a toxic chemical release or other hazardous emergency response scenario.
The ChemSAFE Utility Design (UD) Toxic Gas Shelter features a narrow construction for space restricted chemical applications. Constructed from robust 4.75mm (3/16") steel plate, the safe haven's portable design features lifting lugs and forklift slots, allowing easy manoeuvrability around petrochemical facilities.

Toxic Gas Shelter Overview
The steel structure of the ChemSAFE Utility Design Safe Haven is fully sealed, offering 0% air change per hour (ACH) for long term occupancy in a toxic gas release. Standard configurations are available based on occupancy – from 6 to 30 people- however dimensions and rated occupancy can be custom-engineered to ensure the shelter is suitable for your facility.
Specifications
Model | Occupancy | Height (m/inch) | Width (m/inch) | Length (m/inch) | Weight (kg/lb) |
PS-UD1-08-ELV | 8-Person | 2.24 / 88" | 1.86 / 73.25" | 3.73 / 147" | 2720 / 6000 |
PS-UD2-12-ELV | 12-Person | 2.24 / 88" | 1.86 / 73.25" | 4.34 / 171" | 3040 / 6700 |
PS-UD3-16-ELV | 16-Person | 2.24 / 88" | 1.86 / 73.25" | 5.55 / 219" | 3580 / 7900 |
PS-UD4-20-ELV | 20-Person | 2.24 / 88" | 1.86 / 73.25" | 6.77 / 266" | 4170 / 9200 |
PS-UD5-26-ELV | 26-Person | 2.24 / 88" | 1.86 / 73.25" | 7.98 / 314" | 4710 / 10400 |
PS-UD6-30-ELV | 30-Person | 2.24 / 88" | 1.86 / 73.25" | 9.19 / 362" | 5300 / 11700 |
- ELV Scrubbing System with pre-packaged CO2 chemicals
- Breathable air (O2) supply
- Positive Pressure Flushing System (PPFS)
- Aura-FX Gas Monitoring
- Air conditioning and dehumidifying
- Internal lighting / external warning lights and siren
- Communications connection
- Internal or external vestibule
- Special Dimensions and Configurations
- First aid kit (standard on US models)
- Step-down transformer
- Remote video camera monitoring
- Battery backup UPS
- Automated Oxygen Delivery System
- Fixed Gas Monitoring
- Thermal insulation/extreme temperature package
- Stainless steel hardware throughout
Safe Haven for a Fertiliser Plant: Yara Pilbara Fertilisers
Improving On-site Safety with ChemSAFE Safe Haven: INVISTA
Custom Engineered Safe Haven for PetroChina Gasfield
Refuge Chamber Scrubbing System
Pressure Testing a Refuge Chamber for Explosive Environments
Breathable Air in Refuge Chambers
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ChemSAFE Utility Design 8-Person Safe HavenPS-UD1-08-ELV
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ChemSAFE Utility Design 12-Person Safe HavenPS-UD2-12-ELV
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ChemSAFE Utility Design 16-Person Safe HavenPS-D3-16-ELV
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ChemSAFE Utility Design 20-Person Safe HavenPS-UD4-20-ELV
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ChemSAFE Utility Design 26-Person Safe HavenPS-UD5-26-ELV
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ChemSAFE Utility Design 30-Person Safe HavenPS-UD6-30-ELV
Shelter Exterior – Front
The strobe lighting, warning siren and reflective signage alert passers-by to the safe haven’s location, whilst the rotating door handles provide simple, straight forward access to the safety of the interior.
An additional feature of the ChemSAFE Utility Design Toxi Gas Shelter range is a fully pressurised vestibule, providing added protection against the ingress of smoke and other harmful toxins. Vestibules are available as either an internal or external feature of the safe haven. See further on for additional information.
Shelter Interior
MineARC's ELV (extra-low-voltage) System comes as standard with the ChemSAFE Utility Design. The ELV Control System can be installed in conjunction with an optional UPS battery backup that can power the system for a minium of 12hrs, should mains power be cut off.