"Proper Salt Storage -
Handling and storage of road salt is simple, but
sometimes agencies have a difficult time getting funding
for proper salt storage facilities because the public
and their elected representatives don't appreciate the
importance of proper salt storage. Salt can be
lost to precipitation. Storage piles, whether large or
small, should never be left exposed to rain or snow.
A permanent under-roof storage facility is best for
protecting salt. These two rules: under cover and
on a pad, will prevent environmental problems from
salt-laden runoff."
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Milestones can contribute to your proper
salt storage project by providing a tension
fabric structure,
fabric structures with spacious
interiors and no support posts. |
From the Salt Storage Handbook:
"Good storage facilities
with adequate capacity can go a long way toward
guaranteeing sufficient salt when it is needed to
maintain a high level of winter maintenance for the
safety and mobility of motorists and the unimpeded
movement of goods and services. Because salt is so
vital, proper storage must be provided to protect it
from the elements and to protect the environment.
Good storage becomes even better with proper
housekeeping around storage areas."
S.A.L.T.E.D. Checklist
S- |
SAFETY |
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1. |
Equipment
operators have good visibility in all
directions. |
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Milestones' tension fabric buildings with
unobstructed views with no shadows allow
operators excellent visibility while working
inside the salt storage building. No
echoes to confuse or disrupt work flow. |
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2. |
Access roads do
not open directly into heavily traveled
routes. |
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3. |
Signs are
posted to warn motorist that trucks enter
and leave the area. |
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4. |
Culvert
headers, guard rails and other obstructions
in storage area are marked so they can be
avoided when covered with snow. |
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5. |
Outside areas
are adequately lighted. |
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6. |
Lights are
available inside storage buildings. |
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Indoor lighting systems install easily on
tension fabric building framework. |
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7. |
Storage yards
are free of junk and other debris. |
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8. |
All mechanical
parts of storage facility, such as hinges,
slides, conveyors, are in safe working
condition. |
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9. |
All mechanical
equipment is in safe working condition. |
A- |
ACCESS |
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1. |
Spreader trucks
can easily enter and leave storage sites,
even during periods of low visibility. |
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2. |
Storage areas
are large enough for front-end loaders and
trucks to maneuver. |
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3. |
Building doors
and other openings are large enough to
permit loading & unloading. |
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4. |
There are no
low and weak spots in storage yard.
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With appropriate planning you are able to
install any type of door(s) in our tension
fabric structures, providing easy access and
exit for equipment and delivery.
Variable height sidewalls allow for the
height needed for equipment that will travel
into and out of the salt storage building.
Big enough for front-end loaders, room for a
20-foot extension. Or, the fabric
building can be left open ended.
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L- |
LEGALITY |
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1. |
All storage
areas are on state or municipal property or
on space for which there is a definite lease
rental or use agreement. |
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2. |
All storage
sites comply with local zoning ordinances
and applicable building, environmental,
discharge and sanitation codes. |
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All tension fabric covered buildings from
Milestones Building and Design are fully
code compliant to the current IBC Building
Code, including compliance to wind and snow
loads specific to your fabric buildings
location, providing superior structural
integrity. Engineered stamped drawings
accompany all fabric covered buildings
requiring a permit. |
T- |
TIDINESS |
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1. |
Storage yard is
well maintained and clean. |
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2. |
Junk or scrap
material is not piled around yards. |
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3. |
Storage sites
are shielded from view of nearby roads or
homes by plantings or fencing.
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Tension fabric structures are attractive;
they have clean lines and a spacious area
inside. No posts to clean around, no
nooks or crannies; they are easy to
maintain, you'll never need to paint a
fabric covered structure! |
E- |
ECONOMICS |
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1. |
Storage is
covered to prevent loss of material. |
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2. |
Sites are
strategically located to avoid deadheading
to reload. |
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Milestones tension fabric structures provide
a permanent under-roof salt storage
facility, preventing less salt loss; allow
greater storage capabilities. These
fabric buildings are energy efficient;
environmentally safe; and can be moved to a
different location. Lower in cost per
square foot than conventional buildings,
fabric buildings offer the best value for
your investment. |
D- |
DRAINAGE |
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1. |
Storage pads
are on sites with proper drainage. |
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2. |
Storage runoff
is properly contained, collected and
provisions made for use or disposal. |
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Any type of drainage can be added or built
within the fabric structure, if desired.
Retention curbs can be installed and there
are ventilation options available. |
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