{"id":1989,"date":"2022-01-29T15:52:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T10:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/?p=1989"},"modified":"2025-02-19T11:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T05:56:59","slug":"design-considerations-for-bsl-iii-iv-labs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/design-considerations-for-bsl-iii-iv-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Considerations for BSL III & IV Labs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Design Considerations For BSL III & IV Labs<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]In our previous post, we looked at the specific requirements of BSL-I and BSL-II laboratories. The more hazardous the material is, the more containment measures need to be implemented.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this infographic, we\u2019re going to focus on the specifics of BSL-III and BSL-IV laboratories and what you need to account for before setting up your own containment level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Kewaunee International, we\u2019re the experts in understanding your requirements and which laboratory type is best suited for your work. If you\u2019re looking for guidance on the same, contact us today: https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/contact-us.php <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Types of Lab<\/strong><\/td>\nDesign Considerations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSL – III<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • The lab must contain an anteroom & laboratory rooms<\/span><\/li>\n
  • All doors and windows must be sealed and access-only<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Air balance must be accounted for \u2013 should flow from low hazard areas to high hazard areas<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Critical mechanical equipment must be present externally<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Equipment must have its own decontamination room<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Laboratory must be present in a restricted area \u2013 away from other office spaces<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Floors must be impermeable to any material<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Walls must be durable but also washable \u2013 for decontamination<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Walls & ceiling must be painted with epoxy or acrylic paint<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Emergency equipment must be present in each room<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Plumbing must be airtight & furniture must also be damage-proof<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSL – IV<\/span><\/td>\n\n