Control Buildings & Shelters

Control Buildings & Shelters

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Control Buildings & Shelters

Do you offer control shelters?

Yes, Romtec Utilities offers a variety of shade structures and control buildings. We can supply and install everything from a two-post shelter to a multi-room CMU block building. These structures can contain any or all aspects of the lift station such as the control panels, generators, odor controls, emergency showers or eyewash stations, chemical feeds, and more. Call our sales staff to ask about all the capabilities of a Romtec Utilities control structure.

What are other steps to designing control buildings?

After a floor plan has been proposed and approved, the profile of the control building can be designed. A standard eight foot high building will work for most applications, but there are some components housed within the control building that can change this. For instance, an odor control system can have a chemical feed tank that is 1100 gallons and 8-1/2 feet tall. Most likely this tank is set in the corner and will barely fit, if at all, under the roofing. The building profile also includes all the doors and ventilation. A roll-up door may be necessary for the building, and placement must be considered in conjunction with the component layout. Ventilation is also a key factor in designing a control building. A generator creates exhaust and this has to be properly expelled from the building to ensure the safety of any people working inside. Noise is another determining factor for the control building. Generators can be very loud and this is a problem if the lift station is located within close proximity to houses. Noise reduction steps must be taken to minimize the impact on the area. Finally, aesthetics could be vital in the design of the control building. If the building sits right in the middle of a California, ocean-side, upscale community, it better not draw attention. In this situation, it is crucial to design and build a visually appealing control building that blends in.

What is the first step to designing a control building?

Control buildings can cause many problems in design because they can house big power, chemicals, diesel fuel and/or natural gas, dangerous fumes, and constant loud noise. Control building design begins with the floor plan. Generators, control panels, odor control systems, and many other components may all be housed in a control building. These components need to be arranged in a floor plan before any other design can take place. Any special foundation requirements and spill containment need to be addressed at this point.