Architects

When you choose Spacesaver, you gain a partner who will work with you every step of the way – from schematic design through occupancy.

We customize solutions for any and all facility storage requirements. The versatility of the system makes it possible to mount virtually any type or filing or storage equipment on our carriages. That, plus a wide range of styles, colors and configurations, gives you design options limited only by your imagination.

With more than 85,000 systems in use, Spacesaver is North America’s leading manufacturer of high-density mobile storage systems for office, institutional and industrial applications. There’s no better storage solution than Spacesaver.

Benefits include:

Up to 100% greater utilization of space
Uncompromising user safety
Control access for security requirements
Compliance with all government mandates
Unlimited design flexibility

Achieving ADA Compliance

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Accessibility has always been mobile’s goal:

High-density mobile storage systems can provide people with physical disabilities access to materials and files in a way that complies with not only the letter, but also with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA). What’s more, it can do it in less space than conventional storage systems.

Storage:

Although not as high priority as entrances and toilets – is addressed in the Title III Nondiscrimination on the The Basis of Disability By Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities section of the ADA. It will no doubt become more important as the enforcement of ADA evolves.

An obvious short-term solution to inaccessible storage is for stored items to be retrieved by someone else for people who cannot access the storage area themselves. However, this may not be practical, and is time intensive and costly over the long run. Employers, building and facility professionals should plan for future compliance as well as meeting immediate needs.

More important than the letter of the law is the fact that convenient, accessible storage areas help create an environment in which people with disabilities (as well as those without) can contribute to their full potential. Making facilities accessible benefits not only people who are permanently disabled, but also those who are temporarily disabled because of accident or illness, getting them back to productive work.

Spacesaving Compliance:

Mobile storage systems feature storage units mounted on wheeled carriages that run on tracks in the floor. Rather than having to allow for an access-width aisle between each storage unit, mobile systems create the aisle wherever the operator wants access.

The carriages are compacted to create the accessible aisle by one of three methods: manually, mechanical assist or using powered push-button controls. By far the easiest to operate and, therefore, the most accessible systems are powered. In addition, powered systems offer programming flexibility and additional safety features which will be described later in this report. By compacting the storage units, the space saving for a building owner/professional is significant. Switching from stationary storage to high-density mobile storage reduces the amount of floor space required by 50 percent or more. This allows more storage to be located in smaller areas and/or near the workstations where they are needed, thus reducing the amount of travel required for access.

Design Layout Choices

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Floor Loading

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Visual Appeal

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These guidelines, and the specifications that follow, will get you started designing a Spacesaver Mobile Storage System for your building project. Our Spacesaver design team is ready to assist you with specific recommendations.

Controls

– You’ll choose manual, mechanical assist or powered controls based on your individual customer’s needs.

Structural Rails

– We offer a variety of rails and structural rails that can be employed to meet load requirements or overcome structural constraints. Rail size, spacing and orientation are flexible to accommodate the loads to the building structure. Patented anti-tip system meeting seismic codes and regulations are available.

Carriages

– Carriages are welded “uniframe” steel construction engineered to meet your specific load requirements. A minimum ¾” (19mm) retaining lip holds shelving or other storage housing in place.

Heights

– Depending upon the components required for your application, the track, wheel and carriage elements will add approximately 6 to 9” (152-228mm) to the height of the storage equipment used.

Aisle Widths

– When planning aisle space for a bank of carriages, add a minimum of 1 ½” (38mm) to the depth of each shelving section – i.e. 24” (609mm) deep shelving will require 25-1/2” (648 mm) of floor space. This helps maintain required aisle width for a bank of carriages given architectural restrictions. Check local accessibility regulations (ADA) for additional requirements.

Additionally, add 3” (76mm) to overall carriage length (including handle) of shelving range for manual and powered systems, 6” (152mm) for mechanical assist systems. Also note that there is a slight “growth factor” for shelving width which may become significant for multiple shelving sections on long carriages.

Clearances

– All systems require a minimum clearance of 2” (50mm) from the back wall and 3” (76mm) from the ceiling or any other protrusions. Additional clearance may be required for sprinkler heads, smoke alarms, lighting or by local fire and building codes. (Follow local codes)

Shelving

– We offer four-post, case-type and cantilever shelving for both mobile and stationary applications, although our systems are designed to accommodate virtually any kind of new or existing shelving, cabinets or other storage housing.

Safety Features

– Our safety features are virtually unparalleled in the industry. Systems for limited access up to public access provide the safety level to match the requirements.

Face Panels

– In addition to standard laminate, we offer an extensive choice of colors and finishes, including high-pressure laminates, fire-retardant laminates, wood veneer and steel.

Spacesaver Graphics

– Design options are virtually limitless with our wide range of both decorative and functional graphic elements – all in high performance vinyl. We also can reproduce nearly any company logo or symbol.

These short-form specifications are presented as an aid for compiling final specifications. Due to the technical nature of high-density storage systems and the virtually unlimited options and accessories available, we recommend utilization of Spacesaver’s planning services to obtain more detailed specifications designed specifically for your project. Specifications subject to change.

Scope

– furnish labor, materials, equipment, special tools, supervision and services required to complete high-density mobile storage systems specified herein and shown on the drawings.

Responsibility

– It shall be the responsibility of each bidder to become fully informed as to the nature and extent of the work required and its relation to any other work in the building.

Related Work by Others

– Finished floor materials (if any) will be in accordance with the room finish schedule and/or specifications. Powered junction boxes when required.

Qualifications

– The high-density mobile storage system shall be furnished and installed only by those firms engaging in the manufacture of this type of equipment for the last ten years. The entire system shall be warranted by the manufacturer against defective parts and/or workmanship for a period of five years from final acceptance.

Installation & Field Quality Control

– Installation shall be performed under the direct supervision of a full-time factory trained and certified installation representative, who is an employee of the bidding firm or equipment manufacturer.

Submittals

– Furnish shop, setting and erection drawings, manufacturer’s written installation instructions and color cards, charts and chips required for color selections by architect.