Chapter 2. STORAGE SPACE MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 2

STORAGE SPACE MANAGEMENT

Section I. Types of Storage Space

2-1. Introduction.

(1) Warehouse storage facilities.

These

facilities have a roof, side and end walls, and many

The contents of this section illustrate the general

have ground-level and/or truck or railcar bed-level

characteristics and functions of the most common types

loading docks. Cantilever support canopies over docks

of storage space (covered and open) used by DOD

may also be provided. They are generally single-story

Components.

buildings, though multistory buildings qualify. These

facilities can be modified to serve a variety of purposes

2-2. Covered Storage Space.

such as converted to a controlled humidity facility.

a. Covered storage space is storage space within

(a) General purpose warehouse. This

any roofed structure. It is used for the storage of a wide

type of warehouse may be heated or unheated and is

variety of material such as for the storage of general

used for various storage functions and for the storage of

supplies and ammunition.

a wide variety of items. The greatest portion of covered

storage space at DOD installations is normally in this

b. Covered storage space is generally comprised

type of structure. The single-story structure with loading

of two types of storage space, warehouse and nonware-

docks at truck and railcar bed level has become the

house. Warehouse storage space includes general

standard warehouse. Figure 2-1 provides an example of

purpose, controlled humidity (CH), refrigerated, and

a dock-level general purpose warehouse. An example

flammable or hazardous materials facilities. All other

of a groundlevel general purpose warehouse is shown in

roofed structures are of the nonware-house type. They

include, but are not limited to, dry tanks, sheds,

transitory shelters, nontraditional structures, and

Figure 2-1. Dock-Level General Purpose Warehouse

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