Construction of a Prefabricated Modular Building for a Thermal Disinfection and Decontamination Station for Pathogenicity Groups III–IV Effluents

A project group of INEX specialists has completed a technical site visit to the branch of the Federal Centre for Animal Health (FGBU "ARRIAH" / VNIIZZH) in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea. The primary focus of the mission was to perform Field Supervision (Author's Supervision) over the implementation of critical architectural and installation adjustments.

The project involves the construction of specialized facilities designed for high-stakes veterinary research, including:

• Research Laboratory: Engineered for safe handling of Pathogenic Biological Agents (PBA) of Groups III-IV.

• Diagnostic Center: A state-of-the-art facility for investigating current animal and fish infections, featuring dedicated zones for in-vivo laboratory studies.

[Image: INEX engineers performing a site inspection of HVAC and containment systems at the ARRIAH facility]

During the visit, INEX experts conducted a series of technical consultations with the facility’s engineering staff. These sessions covered the full spectrum of operational readiness, focusing on the final integration of systems and the rigorous documentation required for the commissioning of the facility. This collaborative oversight ensures that the complex laboratory infrastructure meets both the initial design intent and the strict biosafety standards required for federal diagnostic centers.

[Image: Technical briefing between INEX specialists and laboratory personnel regarding cleanroom validation]

Regulatory Compliance (RF)

All field supervision activities and technical solutions for the ARRIAH facility are aligned with:

• SanPiN 3.3686-21: "Sanitary and Epidemiological Requirements for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases," specifically regarding laboratories working with Pathogenicity Groups III-IV.

• SP 158.13330.2014: Federal regulations for the design and construction of medical and research institutions.

• GOST R ISO 14644: Governing the control of cleanliness in laboratory environments.

• National Veterinary Safety Codes: Ensuring the biosecurity of diagnostic centers handling animal and fish pathogens.