Re: Pacinlist Digest, Vol 16, Issue 5

[Bill Brunken <slip13@yahoo.com>]

Just a quick thought, you can build into the loading dock the idea that
it can be a quarantine zone for suspicious incoming crates, IE.  signs
of bugs etc.  Good luck keeping the dumpsters away from it.





> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pacinlist-bounces@pacin.org
> [mailto:pacinlist-bounces@pacin.org] On Behalf Of Kristen Watts
> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:17 AM
> To: Museum discussion list; Registrars; pacinlist@pacin.org
> Subject: FW: loading dock HELP!
> 
> Please excuse the cross-posting.  
>  
> Good morning!  We are in the schematic design phase of building a new
> facility which will be part of a larger commercial and cultural
> mixed-use project.  
> >From the outset of the project, I compiled a list of requirements
> for the loading dock (see below).   These requirements, particularly
> the bays for tractor trailers, have been called into question and I
> now need to essentially prove it.  
>  
> How do I convince and best demonstrate the need for a loading dock to
> handle tractor trailers?  
>  
> Have you encountered similar problems with your building project?  
>  
> Also, did you work with a fine art shipper during construction of
> your dock?
>  
> Any information or names you can send me is greatly appreciated!
>  
> have a great weekend, 
> Kristen
>  
> Kristen S. Watts
> Associate Registrar
> The Mint Museums
> Mint Museum of Craft + Design/ Mint Museum of Art
> 704-337-2058
> kristen.watts@themintmuseums.org
> www.themintmuseums.org <http://www.themintmuseums.org/> 
>  
> 
> 70 YEARS
> The Mint Museums: 1936-2006
> Celebrating the Past, Envisioning the Future
> 
>  
> Loading Dock Art Entrance
> 
> §         dedicated/exclusive entrance for artwork with 3 bays total
> 
> §          2 dedicated bays to accommodate 2 tractor trailers of 88
> feet in length simultaneously with sufficient turning radius inside
> dock  
> 
> §         standard size of tractor trailers:  13'6"  by 18' by  80' 
> (height by width by length), length will increase based on cab size
> 
> §         14 feet of clear height for tractor trailer units plus
> minimum of 3 feet for lighting and ductwork
> 
> §         tractor trailer bottom clearance is 8 inches, ramps must be
> designed to avoid high centering
> 
> §         docks level for tractor trailer at stop point, 52+ feet
> 
> §         1 additional bay for vans and smaller vehicles
> 
> §         all bays equipped with hydraulic dock levelers (with a
> service contract) and bumpers
> 
> §         drainage in floor
> 
> §         hose-bib connection at dock
> 
> §         striping on ramp for safe parking and backing
> 
> §         dimensions of hallway: minimum of 12 foot cube access
> (horizontal and vertical clearance required)
> 
> §         dimensions of doors to museum:  minimum of 12' x 12'
> 
> §         ease of loading/ off-loading crates from truck:  lift,
> sufficient space, well lit, clean, ventilated
> 
> §         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
> 
> §         straight, unimpeded path from truck to museum:  door
> handles, sprinkler heads, light fixtures, signage, piping, ductwork
> should not interfere with pathway
> 
> §         proper ventilation of loading dock for diesel trucks
> 
> §         no trash storage/dumpsters in or near art entrance
> 
> §         no smoking in or near art entrance
> 
> §         provide covered, separate loading dock for daily deliveries
> (UPS, FED EX) and caterers
> 
> §         security through controlled access
> 
> §         secured space with live feed cameras
> 
> §         overall design should include room to safely maneuver a
> forklift while off loading/loading trailer
> 
> §         consult with a fine art shipper and perform computer models
> of how tractor trailers will enter, turn, and exit 
> 
> §         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
> 
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