UFC 4-152-01
28 July 2005
CHAPTER 7 ACCESS
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GENERAL.
Several access structures are used in piers and wharves for moving personnel and
cargo, and accommodating selected utility lines. They have unique design
requirements. Some are of standard design while others are designed and
constructed specifically to go with the facility. The access facilities covered by this
manual are landing float, brow or gangway, brow platform, walkway or catwalk, and
ramp. Utility booms are discussed in UFC 4-150-02. Where there is a potential
need for access by a physically handicapped person, meet the applicable
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and the
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, and when they differ, the one with the
greatest accessibility requirement will govern.
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SAFETY.
Safety on piers and in pier design is an important consideration. Consider
operational uses and where possible provide safety precautions, protections and
warnings to minimize the potential hazards. Double deck piers require additional
safety considerations. Potential uses and needs for pier deck space are unlimited
and each must be evaluated based on the local requirements. It is essential that
safety and operators be involved in the pier design, so potential uses can be
identified, categorized and policy determined. In particular high-voltage electrical,
fall hazards, trip hazards, and access to industrial or mechanical areas are issues
that require additional consideration. In light of this, a study was conducted entitled,
Lower Deck Pier Safety Study. Numerous activities were examined in detail and a
matrix developed specifying essential use activities as well as prohibited activities.
Although this study was somewhat site specific for Naval Station Norfolk, it should
be consulted for details on safety solutions and recommendations. For example, the
study provides useful information such as details on all signage required and
detailed plan views of both upper and lower decks for the double deck piers at Naval
Station Norfolk which show:
Utility locations
Activity areas
Striping
Transit paths
Vehicle turn locations
Curb, fencing, guardrail, handrail, lighting, life ring, fall protection and
signage locations
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LANDING FLOAT.
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