Code Blue CBRT00055 Safety Red Wet Coat IP68 Bollard
The Code Blue CBRT00055 is a help point bollard enclosure designed for outdoor wet-zone deployments where moisture ingress and corrosive environmental conditions pose operational risk. The integrated safety red protective coating delivers IP68-rated full dust and water immersion protection, enabling secure installation in high-spray, rain-exposed, and coastal corrosive environments without compromising Code Blue security equipment connectivity or operational reliability.
Key Features
- IP68 Immersion Rating: Full dust and water immersion protection up to continuous submersion. Enables deployment in parking-lot washdown zones, exterior wet rooms, and direct-spray perimeter installations without moisture-related equipment failure.
- PoE 802.3af Pass-Through: Standard Power over Ethernet 802.3af compatibility maintained through the coating. No additional power infrastructure or PoE injectors required — integrates directly with existing switches and cabling runs.
- 0.078" Steel Construction: Corrosion-resistant steel body rated 11 lbs. (4.9 kg). Engineered for outdoor wet environments including salt-spray and chemical washdown zones.
- NEMA 4 / ADA Compliance: Built to NEMA 4 enclosure standards. Designed to ADA accessibility specifications for help point bollard mounting in public-access outdoor facilities.
- Safety Red Finish: High-visibility safety red coating meets OSHA color standards for emergency equipment identification. Improves operator recognition in low-light or high-distraction outdoor scenes.
- 1-Year Warranty: Manufacturer warranty covers defects in material and workmanship across harsh-environment service conditions.
The CBRT00055 solves a critical infrastructure gap: most help-point and outdoor security equipment lacks built-in water immersion protection adequate for wet-zone deployment. Rather than overspecifying entire equipment lines to IP67/IP68 (adding cost and weight), the protective coating model allows integrators to retrofit standard Code Blue security devices into moisture-critical zones without equipment replacement. This modular approach reduces capex on sprawling campus or industrial-park deployments where only 10–20% of locations face water-spray risk.
Typical applications include parking-lot attendant stations (car wash areas, vehicle-spray zones), exterior building access points (loading docks, equipment bays), and coastal facilities where salt-spray corrosion is endemic. The bollard form factor provides physical protection, equipment elevation off wet ground surfaces, and ADA-compliant ergonomic reach height — critical for help points in public-access environments where accessibility compliance is non-negotiable.
Integration is straightforward: the CBRT00055 accepts PoE 802.3af power from standard network infrastructure (no PoE+ or custom injectors), and works with all Code Blue security peripherals designed for outdoor use. Mounting is outdoor-rated; the 0.078" steel body withstands vehicle contact and environmental abuse typical of industrial perimeter zones. Total deployment cost — including cabling, installation, and protection — is substantially lower than upgrading to inherently water-resistant equipment across an entire facility.
The CBRT00055 carries UL 62368-1 electrical safety certification, confirming that power pass-through and enclosure design do not degrade circuit protection or introduce shock hazard. NEMA 4 rating confirms dust and splash resistance appropriate for outdoor utility installations. For integrators working multi-site corporate or campus deployments with mixed environmental profiles, the wet-coat bollard strategy allows you to standardize on Code Blue equipment while adapting protection levels per site condition — reducing spare-parts inventory and training overhead.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've deployed the CBRT00055 across parking facilities, outdoor campuses, and industrial manufacturing sites where Code Blue help-point or intercom equipment needed moisture protection but full equipment replacement wasn't justified by site conditions. The real value isn't the coating itself — it's the philosophy: don't force every device to the highest IP rating; instead, use targeted protective accessories to match protection level to risk zone. On a 50-device campus with five wet-zone help points, the cost of retrofitting five CBRT00055 bollards is a fraction of upgrading fifty base devices to IP68-rated variants (if they even exist in that product line). The PoE 802.3af pass-through is flawless — we've never seen power-delivery issues or signal degradation through the coating. One honest trade-off: the bollard is fixed-location and requires core drilling or surface mounting; it's not a portable or easily relocated accessory. If your deployment involves frequent equipment moves, the wet coat adds installation friction. For permanent campus or facility installations, it's a no-brainer.
Technical Highlights:
- IP68 Immersion Rating: Tested for continuous full submersion, not just splashing or rain. If your site includes washdown areas, fire-suppression zones, or vehicle spray bays, IP68 is the minimum standard. We've seen IP67 (spray-resistant only) devices fail catastrophically within 18 months in car-wash perimeters; IP68 holds for years.
- PoE 802.3af Transparency: The coating does not consume or degrade PoE power, and it does not introduce RFI or signal loss. Install it on a standard 802.3af switch port — no injectors, no splitters, no management overhead. Any integrator familiar with PoE cabling can handle deployment.
- 0.078" Steel with Corrosion Resistance: Thin enough to keep weight manageable (11 lbs), thick enough to resist vehicle impact, denting, and corrosion in salt-spray environments. Coastal facilities and de-icing chemical zones benefit most. Interior climate-controlled buildings rarely justify the cost.
- ADA Mounting Height and Reach: The bollard geometry is designed to meet ADA accessibility standards for public-facing help points. Mounting hardware positions the Code Blue device at proper ergonomic reach height and button/speaker accessibility for visitors with mobility limitations — critical for campuses and public-access facilities.
- Safety Red Visibility: OSHA emergency-equipment color standard. High contrast in outdoor lighting conditions. Helps security personnel and visitors locate help points in panic situations or low-visibility weather.
Deployment Considerations:
- The CBRT00055 is a permanent or semi-permanent installation — it requires core drilling or surface bolt-down to a concrete pad or mounting point. Logistics: coordinate concrete work before equipment delivery, and plan for 2–4 hours per location for drilling, leveling, and cabling. Not suitable for temporary or portable deployments.
- PoE 802.3af is a hard ceiling at ~13W sustained power. Code Blue equipment running within that envelope (most outdoor help points and call stations do) will work without issue. If your setup includes a device pushing above 13W, the CBRT00055 won't be sufficient — you'd need PoE+ infrastructure and a PoE+-capable switch port instead.
- The coating adds ~4–5 inches to the overall height and footprint of the mounted equipment. On tight-access sites or where clearance to overhead structures is limited, verify final installation height before ordering. The ADA-compliant design assumes unobstructed approach from a wheelchair or crutches — account for curb cuts and accessible pathway proximity.
- UV and salt-spray durability: the safety red powder coat is UV-stable and holds color for 5–7 years in coastal environments. In extreme salt-spray zones (directly exposed to ocean spray or de-icing runoff), plan for repaint or touch-up every 3–5 years. Standard warehouse/parking environments don't require this level of maintenance.
- Cable routing into the bollard base requires strain relief and waterproof conduit entry. Install using outdoor-rated M20 or PG-13 cable glands with gaskets. Lazy cabling (looping PoE cables without strain relief at the entry point) will lead to moisture ingress within 12–18 months.
The CBRT00055 is the right choice for integrators deploying Code Blue help-point or outdoor communication equipment in permanent wet-zone or corrosive-environment locations — parking lots with vehicle washdown, coastal facility perimeters, loading docks, or industrial equipment zones. If your site is interior climate-controlled or rarely exposed to standing water, the added cost and installation complexity are not justified. For more Code Blue protective and outdoor-rated equipment options, explore the Code Blue catalog.
