Chemical Plants Look for Quick Solutions to Increase Security

Chemical Plants Look for Quick Solutions to Increase Security
ST. LOUIS, MO— According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 3800 chemical plants could affect 10,000 to one million Americans if their toxic gases are released. Although members of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have voluntarily spent more than $2 billion since 9/11 to enhance security at their plants, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) still has not taken authority over chemical industry security. As a result, the chemical industry requires effective, affordable measures to increase security at its plants.
One inexpensive approach is to install pre-assembled buildings throughout chemical plants because they provide many different functions.
Gregg Pearlstone, Vice President at Porta-King (www.portaking.com), notes that the versatility of pre-assembled buildings makes them ideal for chemical plant security.
“Porta-King’s pre-assembled buildings serve as security checkpoints, equipment storage facilities and guard dog shelters,” said Pearlstone. “They allow security personnel to be stationed throughout the plants to better monitor activities and suspicious behavior.”
The company notes that its pre-assembled buildings provide state-of-the-art technology for security personnel while ensuring its inaccessibility to trespassers. All of Porta-King’s pre-assembled buildings are equipped with laminated hookbolt deadlocks as well as camlocks on operating windows. Other popular features include ballistic rated construction, custom shelves and cabinets to house sophisticated security equipment, exterior lighting packages, intercom systems, data ports and other specialized electronics. These custom designed units also include climate control and can be equipped with pre-plumbed restrooms and other custom design features.
Porta-King pre-assembled buildings are also ideal for chemical plants because of their mobility.
“Due to their transportability, personnel can frequently update the locations of security checkpoints, which deters trespassers and adds flexibility to the facility’s layout,” said Pearlstone.
Porta-King has been a leader in custom-designed, pre-assembled buildings since 1969. In addition to its exterior pre-assembled buildings, Porta-King offers a full line of modular wall systems and enclosures including single and two-story designs, as well as structural steel mezzanines used for storage, production and elevated office space. Porta-King buildings provide shelter and storage solutions for virtually any working environment. For more information, visit www.portaking.com.