MIL-HDBK-1032/2
Section 3:
BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
3.1
General Design Factors. Providing easy and rapid materials handling
and maximum clear storage space are the prime considerations in warehouse
design. Refer to NAVFAC P-272, drawings 1404209, 1404210, 1404211, 1404212,
1404516, and 1404517, for typical configurations. Section 3 provides criteria
applicable to all storage facility classes.
Materials Movement. Transport paths and building layout shall avoid
3.1.1
discontinuities and elevation changes which impede material movement and the
integrity of the separation between flammable/hazardous materials storage and
general storage. Locate covered storage facilities on a site to take
advantage of highway and rail facilities. Evaluate location of the facility
on the site to reduce or eliminate areas of conflicting traffic.
Expansion Capability. Consider present and future requirements in
3.1.2
building construction and site location to permit future expansion of
facilities in an orderly, safe, and cost-efficient manner.
Flexibility of Design. Where facility usage is uncertain or subject
3.1.3
to change, building design shall use the universal bay dimension of 33 feet-0
inches x 64 feet-0 inches (10 060 mm x 19 510 mm).
Requirements of Specific Buildings. Building requirements are
3.1.4
dictated by the function of the facility. Refer to Table 2 for general
requirements for specific types of buildings. Hazardous materials storage
facilities have specific requirements addressed in Section 4.
Observe the following cautions
3.2
Building Shape and Proportions.
relating to building size and shape:
3.2.1
Travel Distance. Arrange buildings or increments of buildings for
minimum distance between high activity operations. Square buildings minimize
perimeter wall area for a given floor area. Aspect ratios (ratio of length to
width) of 1.25 or less are considered square. If possible, avoid aspect
ratios exceeding 3.00 for conventional warehousing operations.
3.2.2
Irregular Shapes.
Avoid irregular shapes, such as U or L.
Height. High-rise storage is preferred over low height buildings on
3.2.3
a life-cycle cost basis since storage costs per unit stored, over the life of
the project, decrease as height is increased. Coordinate building height
parameters with storage system characteristics, as illustrated in Figure 5.
3.2.4
Area. Limit building size based only on restrictions due to loss
potential and fire and hazardous chemicals safety. For criteria on area
limitations, refer to subparagraph 3.7.4.
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