Laboratory Containment Level 3

The Laboratory Containment Level 3 facility has been developed for organisations requiring high-containment laboratory capability within secure and compliant environments.

The laboratory supports research, testing and biological handling activities involving hazardous pathogens and biological agents where containment integrity and personnel protection are critical.

Examples shown include double and single module designs.

• CL3 containment laboratory design
• Negative pressure cascade for containment
• HEPA filtration on extract air
• Pressure monitoring with alarm systems
• Semi-automated fumigation capability
• Dedicated air handling systems with redundancy

Facilities are designed in accordance with:

• Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) for CL3
• HSE guidance for microbiological containment laboratories
• SAPO and CPNI security frameworks
• COSHH regulations

The laboratory is designed to support essential equipment including microbiological safety cabinets, laboratory benching, sinks and containment systems.

Supporting spaces such as write-up areas, welfare facilities and storage are incorporated within the wider facility design.

Key safety features include:

• Fully sealed construction for containment integrity
• Controlled fumigation and decontamination capability
• Airtightness testing and validation
• Chemical-resistant finishes for durability and hygiene

Facilities are validated through commissioning processes, including pressure verification, HEPA testing and air change rate testing.

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