Cold Storage / Refrigerated Warehouse

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Temperature-controlled warehouse for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical storage. Design temperatures from 35°F (cooler) to -20°F (freezer). Specialized insulation, vapor barriers, heated floors (prevent frost heave), and refrigeration systems.

category

Industrial — Cold Storage

key systems

Vapor barrier, heated slab, ammonia/CO2 refrigeration

temperature range

35°F to -20°F

typical cost per sf

$250-$500

SOURCES

🔗https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P2

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