5ft x 8ft Smoking Shelter – New Container Conversion

A Compact Smoking Shelter That Arrives Ready to Site

Facilities managers rarely want a construction project just to solve a smoking-area problem. This 5 x 8ft smoking shelter is built from modified container steel and delivered as a finished structure, so the job on the day is placement rather than assembly. Set it, secure it, and the designated area is done.

The small footprint is the point. Forty square feet fits along a wall, in a corner of a car park or beside a service door without eating parking spaces or blocking a fire route, and it still gives staff a covered, ventilated spot that keeps them away from entrances. When policy changes or the site is reorganized, the shelter moves rather than being demolished.

Specifications at a Glance

• Footprint: 5ft x 8ft, roughly 40 square feet of covered ground
• Construction: high-tensile Corten steel, finished for outdoor corrosion resistance
• Weather protection: watertight roof and shell to keep rain out of the shelter area
• Ventilation: configured for open airflow, appropriate for a designated smoking area
• Security: integrated door locking so the unit can be closed and secured out of hours
• Placement: compact enough for a forklift or small crane to position on a prepared surface
• Delivery: flat $500 to any of the 50 states, tax-inclusive pricing

Where a Modified Container Shelter Is Used

The same shell suits several jobs beyond its headline use, which is why buyers with mixed sites often order more than one.

• Designated smoking areas at factories, warehouses and distribution centers
• Covered break points for outdoor crews at yards and depots
• Hospitality and venue smoking areas kept clear of doorways
• Small secure stores for grounds equipment, salt or signage
• Weather shelter at gatehouses, laydown areas and bus or shuttle stops

Placement, Compliance and Groundwork

Before choosing a spot, check your state and local rules on distance from building entrances, operable windows and air intakes, since those requirements vary and they determine placement more than anything else. Then look at the surface: asphalt, concrete or a compacted, level base all work, and the unit should sit square so the roof drains and the door swings freely. Keep it lit if staff will use it after dark, and site a receptacle nearby to keep the surrounding area clean.

For other small steel structures, compare the 8ft site safe lock-up box and the 6ft bespoke roller shuttered container. Further conversions are listed under modified containers, and the full catalog is on the shop page. If you need a size or configuration that is not listed, talk to our team about a custom build.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the shelter need a foundation?

Not usually. A level, firm surface such as asphalt, concrete or well-compacted gravel is enough for a unit this size. What matters is that it sits square and does not settle unevenly, which would affect the door and the roof drainage. In exposed or high-wind locations, anchoring to the surface is sensible and should be planned before delivery.

Can it be branded or painted to match our site?

Finish options including color and signage panels are handled at order stage rather than after delivery, so raise it when you enquire. Many facilities specify a color that matches existing site buildings, or add clear signage designating the area. Tell us what you need and we can confirm what is achievable on this shell.

How is it moved once delivered?

At 5 x 8ft the unit is compact enough to be lifted and repositioned with a forklift or a small crane, which is why sites use it as a movable asset rather than a permanent structure. Plan lifting points and a clear approach route in advance, and move it empty. Relocation is a normal part of owning one of these.