Tech Watch

Jul 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Often times, security booths are the first thing a visitor encounters on a property. Their appearance gives a first impression of the facility inside. Security booths also house the officers who perform important duties that could mean the difference between keeping an area's occupants safe or exposing them to danger. Here is a sampling of guard booths available today.

Mail Screening Security Booth

ALLOWS INSPECTORS TO DETECT MAIL BIO-HAZARDS BEFORE DELIVERY

The BioBooth from Delta Scientific allows mail inspectors to safely receive and open mail, isolating the rest of the staff and facility from exposure if bio-hazards are delivered. The booth features an outer and inner workroom with sealed doors, lighting and hospital-style floors. Each room has long countertops and open spaces for staging, sorting and prospective decontamination. A benchtop-mounted HEPA-filtered laboratory hood with UV sterilization is pre-installed and can be repositioned to protect inspectors. The booth has controllable drainage and an internal wash-down hose bib. An optional sub-floor basin catches contaminated liquid for removal. The booth is typically installed outside a main building or inside a shipping and receiving warehouse. BioBooth, Delta Scientific (deltascientific.com) Circle No. 1 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Stand-Mounted Booth

FOR PARKING LOT APPLICATIONS

Stand-Mounted Booths from Little Buildings Inc. allow parking security officers to see above the tops of automobiles, including minivans, pickups and SUVs, giving them a larger area of surveillance. Stands feature porches and steps constructed of galvanized steel open grip struts, which help shed snow and rain. Safety handrails are also included. The stands are available for a variety of the manufacturer's booths. Stand-Mounted Booths, Little Buildings Inc. (littlebuildingsinc.com) Circle No. 2 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo. Pictured: Model #47S COL

Campus Guard/Information Booth

CUSTOMIZABLE TO BLEND WITH EXISTING ARCHITECTURE

The Bruin from B.I.G. Enterprises provides a high level of perimeter security for campuses and is designed to feel welcoming — not intimidating. It can be customized for specific security needs, such as bullet resistance, and to blend in with existing architecture. The booth is suitable for users who want high security, but want to maintain a distinguished appearance on the property. The Bruin, B.I.G. Enterprises (bigbooth.com) Circle No. 3 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Security Office Booth

PROTECTED WITH BULLET-RESISTANT ARMOR PLATE AND GLASS

Model SEC-004 from Par-Kut International combines bullet resistant protection and a contemporary appearance. The booth's walls, glazing, doors and roof are protected with armor plate and glass that have a UL-752 rating of Bullet Resistant level VIII. The booth's occupants are hidden with reflective glazing on the windows. If necessary, security officers can repel attackers with bullet-resistant access, or gun, ports. SEC-004, Par-Kut International (parkut.com) Circle No. 4 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Guard Buildings

REQUIRE ONE ELECTRICAL HOOKUP

Guard Buildings from National Partitions feature 3-in.-thick walls with a stucco-embossed steel exterior on a polystrene core. Users have a choice of wall types and options including non-combustible, fire-resistant and soundproof types, among others. The booths feature welded steel bases and pockets designed for simple handling with a forklift. They include steel plate floors and 4-in.-thick single piece fiber-reinforced plastic R-19 roof panels. The building's electrical kit includes lighting for a minimum of 75 FC, one switch, two duplex outlets and a four-circuit breaker panel. Guard Buildings, National Partitions, (n-p.com) Circle No. 5 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Port Security Guard Building

FOR SEAPORT INSTALLATION

The 30-ft.×10-ft. pre-assembled Port Security Guard Building from Porta-King Building Systems features tinted tempered safety glass, custom creased exterior wall panels, an 18-in. extended roof overhang and recessed can lighting. The building exterior also includes a 28-in.-high extended roof fascia, flashing traffic lights and retractable hurricane shutters. The steel-constructed building includes a restroom, kitchen area, work desks and an electrical closet inside. Top-suspended sliding doors allow port security personnel to enter and exit the building without creating a traffic hazard. Port Security Guard Building, Porta-King Building Systems (portaking.com) Circle No. 6 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

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