AST Digital Magazine April 2016 | Page 6

2 3 Volume 3 ‘Xtreme Facility Protector’ Booth Has It All Selecting a guard booth to enhance perimeter security is a serious commitment. B.I.G.’s newest blast, and bullet-resistant prefabricated model boasts superior fit and finish, and the utmost in protection. The Xtreme Facility Protector booth model from B.I.G. Enterprises, Inc. is 45,000 pounds of extreme protection, with loads of interior and exterior customization potential. At 120 square feet, The Xtreme Facility Protector is built to MIL-A- 12560H, UFC 3-340-01, and Page 5 April 2016 Edition Unique to B.I.G. booths is the prep and painting system, which is completed prior to shipping. Since the booth must function in a variety of harsh climatic conditions, The Xtreme Facility Protector has a three step painting procedure consisting of two types of primer with final coat of impact, fade & chemical resistant polyurethane. UFC 3-340-02 specifications. This booth is the top defender made today. The booth delivers the highest level of ballistic and blast-resistance available in the industry, allowing security personnel to remain effective in the midst of the most extreme emergency situation. In addition, when properly installed, the unit is capable of withstanding a direct hit from an F5 tornado. While this level of protection may seem extreme for some applications, it serves as an example of B.I.G.’s commitment to building guard booths that can meet any challenge. Sensitive installations of all descriptions, including data storage centers, nuclear installations, and military complexes can benefit from The Xtreme Facility Protector’s defensive capabilities. It’s no wonder myriad government, energy, and business entities look to B.I.G. to enhance their perimeter protection strategies. Many are being proactive because guard booths are a first line of defense. Security personnel need facilities that allow them to function effectively while under duress, giving them a physical advantage over potential threats. These security structures must be configurationfriendly, fabricated from the best materials, and constructed to adapt to a wide-variety of climatic conditions and site applications. The Xtreme Facility Protector booths are designed to incorporate a variety of security choices and creature comforts. Options include: sliding gun ports with quickrelease locks, ballistic window visors, and can accommodate the extensive electrical infrastructure needed to support security, communications, and surveillance equipment. Pre-wiring makes installation a snap. Personnel benefit from ergonomically correct fixtures and fittings, a ductless, split-system HVAC, full insulation package, and energy-saving LED lighting. The Xtreme Facility Protector booth model from B.I.G. Enterprises The units are site-ready, and delivered in one piece, lifted into place by crane. The booths are essentially ‘plug and play’ and no detail has been spared to ensure a nohitches installation experience. This approach can add up to significant savings for customers while providing the highest levels of perimeter-hardening security. “Many companies make ‘booths’, but when developers, architects, and contractors require fully detailed, superior booths with bullet-proof design and construction, they turn to B.I.G. Enterprises. If you need a 45,000—or a 5,000 pound booth—or anything in between, we