BASIC CHECK LIST FOR PLANNING REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE
Type of operation
Type of merchandise
Type of packaging
Capacities
Turnover, number of items and turnover for each of them
Maximum intake and despatch
Bulk storage
Break-up
Handling equipment
Pallet sizes and weights
Type of forklift trucks and pedestrian trucks
External transport, railroad, containers, etc.
Temperatures and climatic conditions
Ambient climatic conditions
Temperature of arriving products
Storage temperatures
Special requirements
Services
Packing rooms
Inspection rooms
Offices, locker-rooms, canteen
Parking areas Changing stations, workshop, pallet store
Site information
Site plan
Levels
Ground conditions
Access roads
Rail siding
Water supply
Electricity supply
Fuel supply
Effluent drainage
Planning restrictions
Height
Distance from boundaries
Architectural features
Traffic
Law requirements
Sanitary requirements
Fire precautions
Labour facilities
Existing facilities
Expansions planned
Storage
Services
Timing
When shall store be in operation?
When will decision be taken about engineering and execution?
Special demands
Local taxes and tax exemptions
Insurance requirements
Design and engineering requirements
Installation requirements
Commissioning Training requirements
Initial operation
Direct labour requirements
Indirect labour requirements
Management and administration requirements
