RAMSTEINABI32-1001 — Facility Restrictions Of Heavy Loads

RAMSTEINABI32-1001 governs restrictions on the location and movement of safes and other heavy floor loads.

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  • Publication number: RAMSTEINABI32-1001
  • Title: FACILITY RESTRICTIONS OF HEAVY LOADS
  • Date: 2018-04-24

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It addresses floor-load limits for safes, file cabinets, computer components, and other heavy loads in former dormitories, prefabricated units, and office buildings. It requires placement near supporting structural members, dispersal or grouping limits, and precautions when heavy safes are moved.

Applies to: It establishes the restrictions on the location of safes and other heavy floor loads in buildings controlled by the Air Force in the Kaiserslautern area.

Topics covered

  • Heavy floor loads
  • Safe placement
  • Prefabricated buildings
  • Supporting structural members
  • Former dormitories
  • Office buildings

Questions and answers

Where can four-drawer safes be placed in former dormitories?

In buildings that were formerly dormitories, 4-drawer safes can be allowed only on the ground floor. (paragraph 2)

What are the limits for two-drawer safes on upper floors?

If safes are required on the upper floors, they can only be two-drawer, weigh no more than 260 pounds, and must be located next to, or over supporting structural members such as bearing walls or beams and columns. (paragraph 2)

Can heavy loads be grouped together on upper floors?

Heavy loads such as 2-drawer safes, file cabinets, and computer components must not be grouped together in one location on the upper floors. (paragraph 2)

What safe restrictions apply in prefabricated buildings?

In all prefabricated buildings (typical brand names as Cadolto, Greschbach, Kleusberg, etc.) the floors cannot be loaded with 4-drawer or larger safes. (paragraph 3)

How much can safes weigh on upper floors of office buildings?

If safes are required on the upper floors, they can weigh no more than 430 pounds. (paragraph 4)

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