Plant Layout Checklist
Written October 17, 2019
- Correct local zoning requirements met
- Floor loads/structural building requirements met
- Availability of labor considered
- Building access/exits adequate
- Departmental relationships considered
- Customer interaction areas considered
- Energy sources adequate to total usage
- Plumbing and sewer connections meet requirements
- Toilet/Washroom facilities adequate
- Office equipment/data processing needs considered
- Office and plant lighting levels adequate
- Heating/humidity/air conditioning requirements met
- Noise levels considered
- Fire safety requirements met
- Equipment positioning factors considered
- Personal safety requirements met
- Materials handling/shipping/receiving areas adequate
- Warehouse and storage needs met
- Hazardous materials storage/disposal requirements met
- Ventilation adequate in all areas
- Building security considerations addressed
- Employee lunchroom/breaks areas considered
- Quality control/product inspection needs met
- Ancillary activities (woodworking, die making, etc.) considered
- Future expansion possibilities considered