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Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall be installed in all storage,
6.3
operation, and equipment areas.
Design Requirements. Provide a dry pipe sprinkler system or dry
6.3.1
pendant sprinkler heads for refrigerated spaces. Provide wet pipe systems in
other areas. Design sprinkler systems in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1008, NFPA
13, NFPA 231C, and subparagraph 3.7.5. Storage over 12 feet (3660 mm) must
also comply with NFPA 231.
6.3.2
Drainage. Pallet racks and any associated mechanical vehicle
guidance systems shall be installed in such a manner so as to permit the
unimpeded flow of liquids to collecting drains.
Floor Flatness. Floor flatness requirements dictate that the floor
6.3.3
remain level at floor drains. Depressions shall NOT be made in the floor to
channel flow to the drains as such depressions will interfere with material
handling equipment operation. Floor drains shall be located under the pallet
racks and NOT in the storage aisle.
Requirements for electrical systems are as
Electrical Requirements.
6.4
follows:
Lighting Fixtures. Provide vapor-proof fixtures with guards for all
6.4.1
refrigerated spaces. Consider the use of high pressure sodium lighting for
bay areas. Consider the use of mineral insulated-type cable in refrigerated
spaces.
6.4.2
Illumination Levels. For refrigerated spaces, provide a lighting
level of 10 footcandles (107.6 lux) 4 feet (1200mm) above the floor, with
additional lighting provided on the materials handling vehicle. Provide
levels of illumination for all other areas as defined in subparagraph 3.11.1
and DOD 4270.1-M.
Provide electrical service for the following:
Other Equipment.
6.4.3
a)
Power-operated doors.
b)
Refrigeration compressors.
c)
Material handling equipment battery chargers.
d)
High temperature alarm for refrigerated areas.
Inspection Area. For large activities, provide a veterinary
6.5
inspection area with fork truck access to permit inspection of incoming
goods. For activities with resident veterinarians, inspection facilities (lab
and office) shall be provided in accordance with Defense Personnel Subsistence
Center requirements.
Storage Requirements. Pallet storage capacity depends on the number
6.6
of personnel and the number of days of storage to be served by the building
(See. Table 9). To conserve space and use the maximum storage height, pallet
racks and narrow aisle fork trucks shall be used.
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