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What policy document provides guidance for adding overhead crane to an existing facility (structure)? (2 answers)

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Dec 28, 2011

Since you are with NAVAIR, the requirements will be through the Navy. The old P80 has the facility requirements like Jim referred to. There are also limitations wrt whether the building was just built (MILCON can not be modified for several years - 3/5 - can't remember) and complications if the cost of the modification exceeds 50% of the book value (called PRV). The biggest problem will be whether the footers and building structure can handle the load. The next hurdle will be clearance for the crane, the rigging - don't forget the rigging, and the item you want to lift. Recommend you contact your local NAVFAC office - NAS JAX. The people that support JAX are in building 135, entrance on the flight line end of the building. The Navy Crane Center (NCC - Norfolk) can help write the specs - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. They can be accessed via NAVFAC and if it is over 10 Tons, NCC is a requirement. ** I made 2 mistakes. First, I assumed BIG overhead crane which may not be the case. Second, this will have to be officially handled through the base Public Works office. They rack & stack the projects on base to ensure that the important and funded ones get done. I hope this wasn't confusing. If you need additional information or a POC at NAVFAC, give me a call.

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Jun 23, 2010

Not knowing from which organization you are asking the question from, here is the general statement. Whatever the agency or department uses for it's real property authorization, in the Air Force it would be AFH 32-1084, will give you what square footage you are allowed. What you are specifically doing in that area as put forth by appropriate mission requirements or technial data to complete the tasks assigned to that area.

Whether you can actually add it or size limitations will will be constrained by how the building is currently constructed and space available.

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Since you are with NAVAIR, the requirements will be through the Navy. The old P80 has the facility requirements like Jim referred to. There are also limitations wrt whether the building was just built (MILCON can not be modified for several years - 3/5 - can't remember) and complications if the cost of the modification exceeds 50% of the book value (called PRV). The biggest problem will be whether the footers and building structure can handle the load. The next hurdle will be clearance for the crane, the rigging - don't forget the rigging, and the item you want to lift. Recommend you contact your local NAVFAC office - NAS JAX. The people that support JAX are in building 135, entrance on the flight line end of the building. The Navy Crane Center (NCC - Norfolk) can help write the specs - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. They can be accessed via NAVFAC and if it is over 10 Tons, NCC is a requirement. ** I made 2 mistakes. First, I assumed BIG overhead crane which may not be the case. Second, this will have to be officially handled through the base Public Works office. They rack & stack the projects on base to ensure that the important and funded ones get done. I hope this wasn't confusing. If you need additional information or a POC at NAVFAC, give me a call.

-- Updated Dec 28, 2011 --