ARAMCO Standard Porta Cabin Specification Checklist

Portacabin site office units on a project site

Quick answer: an Aramco-standard porta cabin is built to the project specification and the Saudi Aramco standards listed in the contract. Before ordering, confirm the structure, panel and fire rating, electrical and earthing, air conditioning for desert heat, anchoring, fire and life safety items and the documents the inspector will ask for.

Ariane Ventures is a registered Saudi Aramco vendor. Cabins are built by partner manufacturers to ARAMCO-approved quality, on request, to the client’s specification.

Specification checklist

1. Scope and standards

List the Saudi Aramco standards (SAES, SAMSS) and project specifications named in your contract. Do not assume them from another project.
Confirm the use: office, accommodation, toilet, mess, guard room or control room.
Confirm the site: inside a plant fence, near hazardous areas, or a remote desert camp.

2. Structure

Steel base frame and lifting points or forklift pockets suitable for transport and crane handling.
Design for wind and sand loads at the site.
Corrosion protection suited to coastal or sabkha conditions.

3. Walls, roof and floor

Sandwich panel type (for example PU or rock wool core) and the fire rating required by the specification.
Insulation thickness for desert heat.
Floor rated for the use, with a wet-area finish in toilets and kitchens.

4. Electrical

Distribution board, cables and fittings to the specification, with earthing and lightning protection where required.
Socket and lighting layout agreed before fabrication.
Equipment rating suited to any hazardous area classification at the site.

5. Air conditioning

Cooling sized for summer ambient temperatures of about 50 °C and full sun.
Units and refrigerant that meet the specification.

6. Fire and life safety

Smoke or heat detectors, fire extinguishers and emergency lighting as specified.
Exit doors, door swing and travel distance to the specification.

7. Plumbing (toilet and kitchen units)

Water supply, drainage, water heaters and connection points agreed with the camp layout.

8. Documents and inspection

Approved drawings and a material list before fabrication.
Inspection and test plan with hold points for client inspection.
Material certificates, electrical test reports and a final inspection record.
Delivery, offloading and installation method statement.

Information to send for a quote

Cabin use, size and quantity
The specification and standards in your contract
Site location and delivery date
Whether installation, levelling and hook-up are in our scope

Frequently asked questions

What is an Aramco standard porta cabin?

A portable cabin built to the project specification and the Saudi Aramco standards named in the contract, with the documents and inspections the client requires.

Is Ariane Ventures a Saudi Aramco vendor?

Yes. Ariane Ventures is a registered Saudi Aramco vendor, and its cabins are built by partner manufacturers to ARAMCO-approved quality on request.

What documents are needed for an Aramco cabin?

Typically approved drawings, a material list, an inspection and test plan, material certificates, electrical test reports and a final inspection record.

What should I send to get a porta cabin quote?

The cabin use, size, quantity, your specification, site location, delivery date and whether installation is in our scope.

Need a second check? Send the load, site and equipment details to the Ariane Ventures team through the contact page and we will review the selection with you.

This guide is for awareness and early planning. Final values must come from the manufacturer’s data, a site soil report and a lift plan approved by a competent person.