MIL-HDBK-1032/2
Direct-fired hot air systems shall not be used for flammable/hazardous
materials warehouses. Selection of unit heaters, radiant (infrared) heaters,
spot heating systems, and design of total heating systems, shall be
considered on an energy and life-cycle cost basis.
Heating Plant. The heating plant shall be located in a heater room
3.10.2
with no access to the storage area. When the heating plant is located inside
the warehouse, the following shall be observed:
a) Provide a wall with a P-hour fire resistance rating between the
heater room and storage area.
b) All access to the heating area shall be from the outside only.
3.10.3
Air Conditioning. Office areas in cooling zones shall be
air-conditioned by either high efficiency small area units or a central
system, as appropriate.
3.10.4
Humidity Control. Appropriate humidification devices shall be
considered for office heating systems to permit comfort at lower inside
temperatures.
Energy Conservation. For descriptions, illustrations, and design
3.10.5
criteria to be applied for energy conservation in buildings, refer to Energy
Management, OPNAVINST 4100.5C.
Insulation. Warehousing facilities that require heating shall be
3.10.6
insulated. Determine the amount and type of insulation by a life-cycle cost
analysis. Asbestos or asbestos-based insulation shall not be used. For
insulation requirements and inside design temperatures, refer to NAVFAC
DM-3.03. Refer to subparagraph 6.1.6 for criteria governing cold storage
facilities.
3.11
Electrical Requirements. Electrical system design and installation
shall be in accordance with the NAVFAC Electrical Engineering Criteria
Manuals; DOD 4270.1-M; and the requirements of the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70. Electrical requirements are as follows:
Illumination. Provide illumination in accordance with the
3.11.1
recommendations in Table 7 and DOD 4270.1-M. The use of skylights and light
colored floors shall be considered to supplement artificial illumination.
Where possible, high efficiency lighting systems shall be used instead of
conventional incandescent lights. Lighting requirements may be minimized by
providing specialized lighting on the materials handling equipment, as
required by the user. The following shall be observed:
a) Position lighting fixtures directly over the storage aisles.
b) Position lighting fixtures over the order-picking aisles or use
directional lighting to illuminate the face of the storage structure.
c) Provide task lighting for those areas requiring light levels
greater than those provided for the general office area.
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