9' x 15' Elevated Watch Tower Booth

Rand Enterprises, Inc. recently partnered with Panel Built to design and deliver a specialized elevated watch tower booth in Patuxent River, Maryland. The project was developed to meet strict specifications while providing durability, visibility, and comfort for personnel on duty.

The new tower booth provides 124 square feet of interior space, elevated on 12-foot structural steel columns for maximum visibility, reaching a total height of over 21 feet. The booth features four insulated double-hung windows and a steel entry door with half-glass to ensure clear sightlines in every direction. Inside, the space is finished with white HDPE interior walls, a suspended ceiling, and black small-coin rubber flooring with cove base for long-term durability.

For year-round comfort, the tower is equipped with a wall-mounted mini-split HVAC system and a forced-air wall heater. A 200-amp load center powers the booth’s full electrical package, which includes LED panel lights, dusk-to-dawn floodlights, GFCI outlets, and occupancy sensors. The structure also incorporates lightning protection, a fire extinguisher cabinet, and entrance matting for added safety.

Access is provided via an OSHA-compliant stair and landing system, complete with bar grating treads and bright yellow powder-coated handrails. The tower’s exterior is finished in a bold aviation checkerboard pattern of orange and white, helping it stand out in an airfield environment.

With a total weight of approximately 10,000 lbs, the booth was engineered to meet wind loads up to 115 mph (based on 145 mph standards) and snow loads of 50 psf, ensuring reliability in demanding conditions.

Special thanks to Rand Enterprises, Inc. for their partnership on this unique project. If you’ve recently completed a Panel Built project, share your photos with us at info@panelbuilt.com for a chance to win $50.