Personnel Doors

Adding a personnel door to a shipping container can greatly enhance its accessibility and usability, especially when converting it into a working space, office, or storage unit.

The added functionality can make the container suitable for a wider range of applications, enhancing its versatility and appeal.

Benefits of Adding a Personnel Door

• Improved Access: Personnel doors provide a convenient access point, allowing quick easy entry and exit without the need to open the large, heavy container doors.
• Safety: They can serve as an additional emergency exit, improving safety standards, especially in habitable or high-occupancy containers.
• Segmentation: Allows for the creation of separate sections within the container, each with its own access point, improving the functionality of the space. When being used for self storage purposes, dividing the unit into smaller rooms to rent out can greatly increase the profitability of the container.
• Security: Personnel doors can be fitted with secure locks, providing better control over who can access the container. They can enhance security by allowing only authorised personnel to enter, reducing the risk of theft or unauthorised access.
• Ventilation and Light: An extra door on a shipping container can increase the airflow and natural light available inside the unit, especially in conjunction with additional windows.
• Regulatory Requirements: For certain uses, installing a personnel door may be necessary to comply with building and safety regulations related to accessibility and emergency exits.

Types of Personnel Doors

Doors come in various sizes, designs, and materials, allowing for an element of customisation to match the intended use and specific needs and preferences.

We have a range of doors available to install, on both the steel container walls and on partition walls inside the unit if these have been installed also. Fire exit doors with panic bars are also an option. 

In addition to personnel doors, we can offer roller shutter options in various configurations. If you require another set of cargo doors on the side of the container or wish to have the original ones relocated, this is also a service we can offer. The addition of a personnel door provides convenience, safety, and improved aesthetics, making it a valuable modification for many container projects. 

Work with our expert modifications team to plan the optimal location of the door(s) depending on your requirements.

Our Latest Personnel Door Container Projects

Our personnel door containers show what’s possible when a standard container is enhanced to better suit how you operate.

Using proven, durable base units, we carry out practical modifications to install secure, high-quality personnel access doors, improving convenience, workflow, and day-to-day usability across a wide range of applications.

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