Panel Built, Inc., a leading American-made manufacturer of prefabricated modular structures, has expanded its offering of high-security physical defense solutions for nuclear power plants and next-generation nuclear energy sites. The perimeter security line includes ballistic-rated guard booths and elevated guard towers designed to meet the physical protection requirements of the nuclear power industry.
As the nuclear industry continues operating existing commercial reactors while developing small modular reactors (SMRs), physical security remains a top priority for facility operators. Modern nuclear generation sites require robust physical barriers at protected area perimeters to safeguard vital assets against physical threats and unauthorized access. Panel Built offers custom-engineered ballistic-rated enclosures designed to provide multi-hit rifle protection while accommodating site-specific layouts.
Panel Built manufactures all ballistic guard booths and elevated guard towers using all-welded steel construction. Facilities can specify protection engineered to meet UL 752 Levels 1 through 8+ and NIJ standards up to Level IV, offering multi-hit protection against high-caliber rounds, including 7.62 mm and 5.56 mm. Each unit features all-welded steel framing, bullet-resistant glazing, and reinforced wall panels designed to withstand environmental loads and forced-entry threats.
For sites requiring wide-area visual surveillance, Panel Built delivers elevated guard towers integrated with structural steel platforms. Designed to comply with applicable AISC structural standards and OSHA requirements, these elevated structures provide security personnel with enhanced sightlines across plant perimeters and designated isolation zones. Prefabrication in a controlled factory environment reduces on-site construction time while providing consistent quality control prior to delivery.
Panel Built works with facility managers and security contractors to provide free 3D visual renderings with every project quote, allowing physical security planners to evaluate custom layouts before manufacturing begins.
For more information about Panel Built's defense solutions, visit www.panelbuilt.com or call 800-636-3873.
Panel Built, Inc. manufactures custom modular structures, including ballistic-rated guard booths, elevated guard towers, mezzanines, inplant offices, equipment enclosures, and other prefabricated building systems. Founded in 1995, the company serves commercial, industrial, military, and critical infrastructure clients nationwide.
