June 99
14.0
Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance
14.2
Heavy Maint enance Bay (Lift &
Workbench)
TASKS
Major vehicle and equipment service including tune-
up, engine overhauls, standard engine maintenance
and repairs
USER(S)
Automotive Mechanic
RELATED
Parts & Tools
AREAS
Maintenance Yard
Flammable Storage
SPECIAL
Minimum headroom of 5400 mm (18') with no
REQUIREMENTS
obstructions
Work bench with maximum storage and electrical
outlets every 900 mm (36")
120 V (volt) duplex receptacles (plug strip) 600 mm
(24" on center); minimum one 240 V (volt)
receptacle
Air outlet @ 862 kPa (125 psi) and hose bibb
required on interior; Hose bibb, air outlet, and 120 V
(volt) duplex required on exterior
Pedestrian access directly to Parts & Tools
Vehicular access to Maintenance Yard: 3600 mm
(12') garage door width, 4200 mm (14`) height; coil
type roll-up door preferred with electric opener;
vision lights desirable
Where hoist is required, provide beam with 1815 kg
(4,000 lb.) concentrated load capacity
Waste oil storage area should be incorporated
within or adjacent to Maintenance Bay
Floor drains required which meet EPA standards for
waste oil disposal, i.e., oil/water separator
May require desk/workstation here if mechanic also
controls Parts & Tools per program
Space heated to 16C (60F), no cooling
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