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Warehouse / Distribution Center

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Large-span storage and logistics facility. Tilt-up concrete or steel frame. S-1 occupancy.

Warehouse/distribution: S-1 (moderate hazard storage) or S-2 (low hazard). Clear heights: 28-40 ft (Amazon-style fulfillment 40+ ft). Construction: tilt-up concrete panels or steel frame with metal panels. Span: 50-150 ft clear. Floor: 6-8 in reinforced slab, flatness FF50/FL25 for VNA (very narrow aisle). Dock doors: 9x10 ft, dock levelers, seals. Fire: sprinklers per NFPA 13 with storage-specific design (ESFR, in-rack). Budget: $80-$200/sf. Timeline: 8-18 months.

TAGS
warehousedistributionlogisticsS-1tilt-up
DETAILS
cost per sf
$80-$200
clear height
28-40 ft
occupancy group
S-1/S-2
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