Cleanroom Services Checklist

There are many specifications and factors you need to take into account before building a brand new cleanroom.

That's exactly why a checklist is important before you make the investment. Cleanroom services involve a lot of manufacturing, research and development. 

First, determine which class, regulation or guideline you must comply with.

Then, be sure to have some type of layout or sketch of your floor plan to properly determine emergency exits, mechanical rooms, etc. 

Other important aspects of a cleanroom services checklist include deciding what you will be doing in the room, which ISO class you must comply with, what are the dimensions of the room, and many more.

How Much Does a Cleanroom Cost Per Square Foot?

Smaller cleanrooms

The bigger the room, the lower the cost per square foot.

With that said, according to ISO 14644-1 cleanroom standards, a class 10 or 100 cleanroom would be considered small. These require larger air changes per minute and filter coverage percentage. 

Medium-sized cleanrooms

Medium-sized would be considered a class 1,000 cleanroom which can use less air changes per minute and less filter coverage percentage.

For these cleanroom standards, a cover or aluminum base channel is an appropriate flooring base.

Larger cleanrooms

Larger cleanroom classes are considered class 10,000 and 100,000 - which each use very small air changes per minute and even less filter coverage percentages.

They require modular or drywall coverings and sheet vinyl floor coverings.

What is Required for a Certified Cleanroom?

Surfaces

GMP compliance requires that surfaces in a cleanroom don’t create contamination upon themselves.

Meaning, no dust, peeling, flaking of any kind that allows microorganisms to enter the atmosphere.

Surfaces also have to be easy to clean, without any ledges. They are rigid, won’t crease, shatter, or be damaged easily.



Air flow

Cleanrooms require controlled temperature and humidity. This helps mitigate the risk of contamination in the particles.

Particles tend to float around and slowly settle.

Basically, a good cleanroom should provide filtered air that circulates often enough to flush out the particles in the facility.



Employee access

The way a cleanroom operates and the team behind it is extremely important to ensuring the air quality is maintained.

Strictly controlling access of employees in and out of the cleanroom reduces the risk of airborne contaminants.

Most protocols make sure that only trained personnel enter the room, limiting the number. Even trained employees end up being the most significant cause of any contamination.

Make Your Cleanroom Services Decision Easy

As you can see, there is a lot to take into account when asking how much does a cleanroom cost.

When creating a checklist, you must think about the class and regulation you have to comply with before determining how much you'd have to pay per square foot.

There are different cleanroom sizes based on ISO standards, ranging from class 10 - 100,000.

Surfaces, air flow, and employee access are three criteria needed to take into account when choosing your cleanroom.

So long as you become somewhat knowledgable about ISO 14644-1 Standards, you will have a clearer picture about what cleanroom will best suit your needs.   

But you don’t have to do this alone so get help handling your cleanroom services. Whether it’s testing, monitoring, or classes to understand government standards, find a quality partner that you can trust.