Sandra,

I would second what has been said about access and loading docks.
But as an institution that has a loading dock that is not accessible
for tractor trailers.

We bring in traveling exhibit approx. 3 times per year, which will be
from 1 to 6 trucks in size.  To load in an exhibit we require lift
gate trucks, we rent a forklift for each load in/load out, and for
those pieces to large to roll in the double wide doors (think robotic
dinosaurs)  we need to use a smaller truck as a shuttle to our
loading dock.

I admire Les's institution in Columbus with an enclosed dock.  While
the extreme cold and snow are not a problem for us in Miami, during
the summer it does rain every afternoon, which we must take into
account for in our loading schedules.

We have planned a much better facility based on our our experience

Vic


Date:    Wed, 9 Jan 2002 12:39:41 -0800
From:    Sandra Peffer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Semi truck access

We are trying to determine the need for semi-truck access to our 52,000 sq.
ft. facility being planned. Do you have semi-truck access? How often is it
used? If you don't have it, do you wish you did? Do you have dock high
access or require trucks with lift gates?
Thank you.

Sandra L. Peffer
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Pretend City
The Children's Museum of Orange County
One Technology Drive, Suite F-207
Irvine, CA  92618
(949) 428-3900 ext. 209
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