How Large Should I Make My Offices In My Modular Building?

A modular building that is used for office space has typical sizes if you lease or purchase "stock" equipment. Most buildings that are "inventory" equipment include offices that are approximately 12' x 10'. Building codes says you need to use 100 square ft per person as a head count, the question is what is the office function. Here are a few rule of thumb examples that we have used for architectural space planning over the years. Every case is unique, but rule of thumb is always a good place to start.

1. Support staff or part time staff can usually get away with 80 - 100 sq ft office spaces or share an office with 150 square ft every two people. If you make the space too small you may lose productivity with disorganization.
1a. If you have a built in work desk for multiple employees, make sure they each have at least 3' wide for work space.
2. Full time employees with a desk and a computer station & files typically need 100-150 square ft for comfortable flow
3. Managers or Directors Will usually add a small conference table or store lots of referral material, so their offices are usually 150 square ft - 250 square ft
4. Executives have earned the right for space, so typically executive office have windows, corner office, exterior doors, their own restroom, and this will be 400-500 square ft.

Another good gauge is what industry are you in? For example medical offices will be larger than telemarketing offices or sales reps that are in the filed most of the day.

To learn more about proper space planning consult our team at Modular Solutions, Ltd

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What Is IBC Building Code, On A Modular Building

Modular buildings are constructed to follow the local and state regulations. Additionally there are other codes that have been made available to local and state agencies so there is some consistency in the construction industry. IBC (international building code) is a set of standards for life safety and construction codes that standardize construction methods. There are many agencies that will exceed or overwrite certain aspects of the IBC code, but most agencies have adopted the IBC building codes.

Check with your local and state agency to see what their codes are for modular construction to make sure that you are getting a building that will comply or exceed the minimum requirements. There are many used buildings in the marketplace that are grandfathered in, but many of the local agencies have laws written that prohibit the use of older modular buildings not constructed to the IBC codes.

To learn more about acceptable construction methods contact our team:
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