About Arkulus Buildings
What is an Arkulus building and what does it do?
An Arkulus building is a fire-rated, relocatable structure used for dangerous goods, controlled drugs, and other high-risk operations. It provides four hours of fire protection and offers a compliant solution that can grow and change as your site evolves.
What is the Arkulus panelised building system?
Arkulus buildings are constructed using a relocatable 240/240/240 FRR panelised system that is faster to install, lighter, and more flexible than concrete. The fire-rated panels are structurally self-supporting between steel portal frames and are bolted together for fast assembly, easy relocation, and future extension. This system is suitable for new builds, upgrades, and internal fire-rated segregation within existing buildings.
What fire rating do Arkulus buildings have?
Arkulus buildings are rated to 240/240/240 FRR, providing four hours of proven fire protection. With fire-rated doors and secondary containment where required, they support a clear compliance pathway under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations.
How are Arkulus buildings fire tested?
Arkulus panels and doors are independently tested to AS1530.4 in accredited laboratories. During testing they are exposed to furnace temperatures exceeding 1200°C and assessed for structural adequacy, integrity, and insulation. Engineering assessments support these results and provide certifiers with clear evidence of performance.
What fire-rated doors are available for Arkulus buildings?
Arkulus offers a range of fire-rated door options to suit different building and compliance requirements. This includes the Ark Sliding Door 240, which is certified to a -/240/120 FRR and is the only sliding fire door on the market with this level of certified fire performance.
Can Arkulus buildings be certified as Type D Stores or Type 3 Workrooms?
Yes. Arkulus buildings can be certified as Type D Stores or Type 3 Workrooms. They include four-hour fire-rated walls and ceilings, compliant fire doors, and integrated secondary containment where required to support approval under HSWA (Hazardous Substances).
Can Arkulus buildings be used for controlled drugs or other high-risk uses?
Yes. Arkulus buildings meet Ministry of Health requirements for controlled drug custody and are also used for other high-risk applications such as battery storage and charging, transformer protection, and fire-rated separation within industrial sites.
Does Arkulus work with design consultants, councils, builders and compliance certifiers?
Yes. Arkulus works directly with project teams and Dangerous Goods certifiers, or consultants to support a clear, compliant pathway from design through to approval. We provide fire test data, engineering assessments, and technical documentation, and respond to technical queries to help reduce delays, confusion, and rework.
Can Arkulus buildings be used for new builds or upgrading existing sites?
Yes. Arkulus buildings are suitable for both new builds and site upgrades. Their lightweight, modular design allows fast installation and avoids the heavy foundations typically required for concrete structures.
Can Arkulus panels be used inside existing buildings?
Yes. Arkulus panels can be installed within existing warehouses or facilities to create fire-rated rooms, partitions, or storage areas, allowing upgrades with minimal disruption to operations.
How are Arkulus buildings installed, and can they be changed later?
Arkulus buildings are delivered as pre-finished panels that are lifted into place and bolted together on site, making installation fast and tidy. Buildings can later be extended, reconfigured, dismantled, or relocated as site or compliance needs change.
How do Arkulus buildings compare to concrete?
Arkulus buildings are approximately three times lighter than concrete while delivering the same four-hour fire protection. They install faster, require lighter foundations, and can be relocated or extended over time. They also offer a lower carbon footprint, making them a more flexible and efficient alternative.
Are Arkulus buildings good value over the long term?
Yes. Arkulus buildings reduce upfront costs through lighter foundations and faster installation, and they remain cost-effective because they can be moved, adapted, or extended rather than demolished or rebuilt. This flexibility helps future-proof your investment as your site or operations change.
How do I get started with an Arkulus building?
Arkulus supports projects from early discussions through design, delivery, and approval. Get in touch to discuss your dangerous goods, controlled drugs, or other high-risk building requirements, and we’ll help guide you through the process.
