When a wellness suite build out moves from concept to construction, the conversation shifts fast from "should we add this" to "what exactly do we need to spec." This is the reference sheet we send contractors, facility managers, and designers once a commercial sauna or cold plunge project is greenlit.
Cedar Sauna (Auris Line) Install Requirements
- Footprint: Varies by model, confirm exact interior/exterior dimensions before framing any enclosure.
- Electrical: Dedicated circuit sized to the heater's wattage; confirm voltage requirements (some heaters are 240V) with your electrician before rough in.
- Ventilation: Proper intake/exhaust venting is required for safe operation and wood longevity, do not treat this as optional in a commercial install.
- Flooring: Water and heat tolerant flooring rated for the sauna's operating temperature range.
- Clearances: Manufacturer specified clearance from combustible materials around the heater.
Infrared Sauna (Lumin Line) Install Requirements
- Footprint: Generally smaller than traditional cedar units, but confirm exact dimensions per model.
- Electrical: Standard household circuit is often sufficient, but always confirm amperage draw against your model's spec sheet.
- Ventilation: Lower ventilation requirements than cedar/steam units, but confirm per manufacturer guidance.
Cold Plunge (Frost Line) Install Requirements
- Plumbing: Drainage access required; confirm whether your chiller model needs a dedicated water line.
- Electrical: Chiller units typically require a dedicated circuit, confirm voltage and amperage with your electrician.
- Flooring/Structural: Confirm floor load rating, especially for upper floor installs given the weight of a filled unit.
- Filtration: Commercial/high traffic installs need a filtration and water turnover plan appropriate to expected daily use volume.
Bundled Suite Planning
For a combined sauna + cold plunge suite, sequence your rough in so electrical and plumbing contractors are working from the same finalized layout, changes after rough in are the most common source of commercial build out delays and cost overruns. We recommend finalizing unit selection and getting manufacturer spec sheets in hand before your GC locks the room layout.
Requesting Full Spec Sheets
Exact dimensions, electrical requirements, and clearances vary by specific model and are subject to change by the manufacturer. Contact us directly for current spec sheets on any Auris, Lumin, or Frost model you're evaluating for a commercial build out, along with commercial pricing and lead times.
Brightline Wellness is an authorized dealer for premium cedar, infrared, and cold plunge systems. Always confirm final specifications with current manufacturer documentation and your licensed contractor before construction.