Compliance
All
PodTronix CO2 Extraction Lab Pods meet or exceed all code requirement categories as defined by:
- Worker Safety - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Fire Safety - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 33, 58 and 70
- Electricals - National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Additional - Supplemental State and Municipal requirements
*Note: Your facility may be subject to locally amended (sometimes more restrictive) code requirements. Check with your prevailing Environmental, Fire, and Safety regulatory agencies before you place your order. If modifications are required, we will engineer them directly into your build!
Construction
- Materials - PodTronix C1D1 Extraction Lab Pods are built from durable steel high-cube ISO 'Wind and Water Tight' shipping containers
- Man Access Doors - Entry doors are industrial strength steel doors with panic bar and optional observation windows
- Internal Flooring - We only use high-quality Armstrong Linoleum, made for constant use and heavy foot traffic, with a long-lasting finish that is easy to clean. This helps reduce the possibility of contamination from mold, spores, fungi, and bacteria
- Internal Finishing - Inside walls are coated with a bright white high gloss anti-microbial industrial paint to promote a more hygienic lab environment
- Optional Clean Room Finish - Using optional FRP gloss white panels with an R13 insulation rating, we create a laboratory clean room fit and finish
- Electricals - Electrical components, lighting, and controls are designed to meet C1D1 safety requirements to eliminate these components as potential ignition sources
Operation and Detection
- Air Circulation System: Constant air circulation is configured for negative air flow.
- HVAC: Where requested, both heating and air conditioning can be added to any unit.
- Sensor System: CO2 sensors within the lab constantly monitor the lab environment for hazardous conditions.
- Air Evacuation: During an emergency CO2 event, PodTronix proprietary ‘Evac-Air’® system will replace the entire airspace with fresh outside air in seconds.
- Dry Fire Suppression: When required; a full dry fire suppression system can monitor and suppress any fire events.
Your unique solution can be based on any standard container size, 10 feet, 20 feet, 30 feet (custom size), 40 feet, or anywhere in between. You have the freedom to design a layout that fits your facility perfectly. Unlimited choices give you unlimited possibilities!
Environmental control is just as important for people as it is for your crop. Keeping cool when things heat up and warm when it gets cold is critical for worker health and safety. We have multiple options for maintaining a perfect 72° for you to choose from, ranging from dedicated heating and cooling units to integrated split systems, so we know you'll find what you need.
Lighting is THE key component of a successful grow operation. You can “fudge” many of the important grow parameters to some degree and still get a good yield… not the lights. Full Spectrum L.E.D.s are arguably the most exciting technological advancement in grow lighting for decades, possibly EVER! Full spectrum means just that: Lighting that contains everything your crop needs to grow full and fast. FSLEDs last considerably longer, generate much less heat, use much less energy… virtually better in every way when compared to other grow lighting solutions.
When we build your unit(s) we always start with a standard model. The reality is, you will ultimately decide which components you'll need, how many, and the necessary level of integration and control. So when we engineer your specific electrical configuration, you can be confident that we will technically evaluate the complete configuration and design your control panel accordingly. Your control panel will be designed and built to comfortably and effectively manage the myriad components, lighting, electrical runs and other 'To Be Determined' electrical requirements your solution demands.
When the power goes out, it's not only a good idea to have emergency lighting, it's required by safety code! Our emergency lighting has a backup battery that is automatically activated when there is an interruption of the main power supply. An unexpected loss of power is unfortunate, but without the proper emergency lighting, it could turn into a tragedy.
Even though CO2 is not explosive, a CO2 lab is still a hazardous work area, as too much CO2 can harm or kill. You need to confirm that the environment is safe to enter, before you enter. This external monitor displays critical atmospheric and environmental data, providing workers a digital readout of the current status of the lab environment. Worker safety should never be a guessing game.
We offer several ‘Eye Wash Station’ options. From the simple ‘Squeeze’ bottles of distilled water to a system that is connected to your facility’s internal filtered water source. Depending on the location of your facility and the nature of your production, an eye wash station may be required by OSHA safety code.
Regardless of the process you use, gas leaks are a serious issue. Our safety features tie the sensors to our proprietary Evac-Air® environmental safety grid. When the atmosphere inside the lab becomes unsafe, the Evac-Air® system replaces the entire volume of air inside the lab with fresh, safe outside air... in seconds!
Fire is a concern for every business. We offer many options for fire suppression for you to choose from. Depending on your prevailing code requirements and your facility, one option many be a superior choice for your specific application, however each option is highly effective. Call us to discuss your requirements regarding fire suppression.
Our premier (and proprietary) lab safety feature constantly monitors the atmospheric environment within the lab work zone, and in the event that the environment reaches an 'Alert' (unsafe) condition, the Evac-Air® activates, and within seconds replaces the entire volume of air within the labs with fresh, safe outside air. This is not just "Piece of mind" technology, this saves lives!
We provide multiple vectors and levels of security features, such as the Trilogy T2 DL2700 digital commercial keyless door latch, and the ‘RING’ video surveillance door bell. Other options and upgrades include windows with locking ‘Hurricane’ steel covers, internal security gates to sequester and secure inventory, and more. If you have a 3rd party security solution you prefer, we will incorporate that into your build.
All of our 'Open-Type' environments have full standard electrical runs installed throughout the unit to ensure you have the power you need to run all of your critical components without worry. Custom electrical configurations to meet your requirements can also be engineered and built into your order.
Your product is a precious commodity, and by it's very nature may attract unwanted attention, and subject to attempts of thievery. Security doors are just that, secure. Made of steel, they can be outfitted with Keyless locks so it's hard to get in, and a push-to-open 'Panic' exit bar, so it's easy to get out. There are those that, given the opportunity, would steal your products. Deny them that opportunity.
