Loading Dock Art
Entrance
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dedicated/exclusive
entrance for artwork with 3 bays total
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2 dedicated bays to accommodate 2
tractor trailers of 88 feet in length simultaneously with sufficient turning
radius inside dock
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standard size of
tractor trailers: 13?6? by 18? by 80? (height by width by length), length
will increase based on cab size
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14 feet of clear height
for tractor trailer units plus minimum of 3 feet for lighting and
ductwork
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tractor trailer bottom
clearance is 8 inches, ramps must be designed to avoid high
centering
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docks level for tractor
trailer at stop point, 52+ feet
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1 additional bay for
vans and smaller vehicles
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all bays equipped with
hydraulic dock levelers (with a service contract) and
bumpers
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drainage in
floor
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hose-bib connection at
dock
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striping on ramp for
safe parking and backing
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dimensions of hallway:
minimum of 12 foot cube access (horizontal and vertical clearance
required)
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dimensions of doors to
museum: minimum of 12? x
12?
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ease
of loading/ off-loading crates from truck: lift, sufficient space, well lit,
clean, ventilated
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ease of access moving
crates to/from loading dock to/from museum: dock hall width/height, turning radius
in dock hallways, door widths/heights, museum hall
width/height
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straight, unimpeded
path from truck to museum: door
handles, sprinkler heads, light fixtures, signage, piping, ductwork should
not interfere with pathway
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proper ventilation of
loading dock for diesel trucks
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no trash
storage/dumpsters in or near art entrance
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no smoking in or near
art entrance
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provide
covered, separate loading dock for daily deliveries (UPS, FED EX) and
caterers
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security through
controlled access
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secured
space with live feed cameras
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overall
design should include room to safely maneuver a forklift while off
loading/loading trailer
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consult with a fine art
shipper and perform
computer models of how tractor trailers will enter, turn, and exit
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security problems arise
when this is a mixed-use entrance;
other issues involve catering and garbage disposal (roaches are
attracted to cardboard; dumpsters
and food/drink spills draw bugs harmful to collections) consider where food service will store
trays, supplies, garbage in relation to loading dock