MIL-HDBK-1032/2
Alarm Systems. Provide fire, hazardous chemical spill, and
3.8.6
security alarms as follows:
Fire Alarms. Provide storage facilities with both local and fire
3.8.6.1
department fire and evacuation alarms which transmit a signal to the fire
department, in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1008. Equip sprinkler systems with
automatic flow alarms which also activate the local fire department alarms.
Hazardous Chemical Spill Alarms. Provide hazardous chemical
3.8.6.2
storage areas with alarms signalling escape or spillage of stored chemicals.
3.8.6.3
Security Alarms. Protect stored materials with security alarm
systems for intrusion detection.
3.8.7
Door Clearances. Provide interior door openings of sufficient
height and width to permit passage of materials handling equipment. Size
truck dock doors consistent with the types of trucks expected to operate in
the facility. These requirements do not apply to personnel type exit doors.
Door Height. Doors shall provide a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm)
3.8.7.1
clearance for the highest loads or vehicles expected to operate in the
facility. Interior doors shall be at least 10 feet (3050 mm) high. Truck
dock doors shall be at least 9 feet (2745 mm) high.
3.8.7.2
Door Width. Doors shall provide a minimum of 12 inches (300 mm)
clearance on each side of passing materials handling equipment. Interior
doors shall be at least 6 feet (1830 mm) wide. Truck dock doors shall be at
least 9 feet (2745 mm) wide.
3.8.8
Signage. Provide safety markings in accordance with the
requirements of NAVFAC P-309. Typical safety markings are shown in Figure 33.
Identification. Provide identification signage to inform personnel
3.8.8.1
of area identification, function, services, safety, and storage locations.
Warning. Identify all hazards, hazardous equipment, and restricted
3.8.8.2
areas with suitable warning signage.
Pest Control. Incorporate pest control measures into building
3.8.9
design to ensure the efficient control and quarantine of insects, rodents,
and other pests. Refer to Pest Control Facilities, MIL-HDBK-1028/8.
Measures shall include:
a) Establishment of construction needs and maintenance criteria
for prevention of pests.
b) Land drainage; clearing and control of vegetation in outside
storage and pest breeding areas.
c) Application of pesticides on materials, in buildings, on the
ground, and as soil treatment.
d) Use of wood preservatives.
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