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Construction Regulations and Standards
Any construction project, whether cleanroom-related or not, is subject to building codes. Regardless of construction technique, the overall objective of a building project is the same. The components of the clean room facility must satisfy local and national building regulations for fire protection and structural design. Materials are required to meet minimal flame and smoke development requirements (Class A non-combustible) or have fire separation walls (1- or 2-hour fire-rated for hazardous areas).
Case for Modular Construction
Modular clean room construction can offer a number of important advantages over conventional (stick-build) approaches. For example, modular walls are an inherently dry construction material with little or no modification required for installation, thus minimizing dust generation. Modular systems can also be manufactured from materials that are non-shedding and non-particulating.
Cleanroom Construction Process
While there are discrete steps in the design and construction of a cleanroom, those projects deemed successful incorporate certain practices that promote flow of the construction process toward completion on time and within budget. Proper front end planning is not completed until it results in appropriate values for design parameters; "buy-in" at all levels of management, and clear direction for the design phase. Engineering the cleanroom in accordance with recognized industry practice would produce construction documents that facilitate clear procurement and construction planning as well as a focused, efficient, construction effort. A full return on the energy expended through the construction phase cannot be realized without a well-executed start-up and certification process that provides baseline data for effective operation and maintenance. This paper describes the steps in the cleanroom design/construction undertaking and offers practical suggestions on how to avoid pitfalls along the way.
FRP/C-PVC Modular Cleanrooms
FRP and C-PVC Cleanrooms provide the ideal contamination-free processing environment for bio or pharmaceutical and other operations requiring an environment that's easy to clean and sterilize.
All-Steel Modular Cleanrooms
Double-wall modular steel cleanrooms are ideal for bio/pharmaceutical applications that require an easy-clean, aseptic environment. Completely free-standing, they require no external supports and can be specified and installed in a fraction of the time, at a fraction the cost, of conventional fixed-installation biopharmaceutical clean rooms.
Available in 304/316 stainless or powder-coated steel, these cleanrooms feature smooth internal surfaces without cracks or crevices that can harbor germ colonies. Clean room accessories include UV modules, air conditioning, humidification/dehumidification modules, and HEPA/ULPA fan/filter units (FFUs) to meet cleanliness requirements to Class 10/ISO 3.
Ceiling Grid Conversion System
Convert a existing office or room into an ISO class 4-8 cleanroom using Cleanroom Conversions a in a fraction of the time, and at a fraction of the cost, compared to new construction.
- Mounts to existing office walls
- Built to accommodate weight and dimensions of standard fan/filter units, lights and panels (order separately)
- Powder-coated or 304 stainless steel ceiling grid forms a strong, rigid structure—no ceiling suspension or internal support columns required for spans to 20 feet (6096 mm)
- Customized to your specifications
