GUIDE 06

Walk the delivery route

The room can have plenty of space and still be difficult to reach. Check the path from the truck to the final location before delivery is scheduled.

A practical planning guide from Miramar Office Furniture

Completed commercial workstation installation in an open office
A successful delivery depends on every point between the truck and the room, not just the size of the final space.

Measure the narrowest door, the tightest turn and the smallest elevator on the actual route. The largest room dimension tells you nothing about whether the product can get there.

Start where the truck stops

Confirm whether the property has a loading dock, designated loading area or curbside access. Note height limits, restricted streets, loading hours, security gates and the distance from the truck to the entrance. The lack of a dock changes the equipment and route planning, so it needs to be known early.

Commercial furniture delivery route A route moving from the truck and loading point through an entrance, corridor, elevator and into the final room. TRUCK ENTRANCE TIGHT TURN ELEVATOR FINAL ROOM CHECK EVERY OPENING, TURN AND LEVEL CHANGE
The limiting point may be a doorway, a ninety-degree turn, an elevator opening or the clear space at the final room entrance.

Measure clear openings

Measure the usable opening, not just the nominal door size. Door hardware, closers, frames, thresholds and security equipment can reduce the clear space. Check double doors to confirm whether both leaves can be opened when needed.

Check corners and turning space

A long component may fit through a door but fail at the next turn. Record corridor widths, ceiling constraints, protruding fixtures and the clear area on both sides of a corner. Look for changes in level, ramps and stairs.

Verify the freight elevator

Confirm the clear door opening, inside dimensions, capacity, protection requirements and reservation process. Also check the path into and out of the elevator. A large cab does not help if the approach is too tight.

Confirm building procedures

Property teams may require scheduled delivery windows, certificates of insurance, advance vendor registration, security check-in, elevator operators or specific protection materials. Get these requirements in writing and share them with the project team before the delivery date.

Completed office furniture installation in a private office
The final room is only the last stop. Access planning protects the furniture, the building and the schedule on the way there.

Walk it with the right people

For a complex building, walk the route with property management, the customer contact and the furniture team. Photos and a short video can help, but they should not hide uncertain dimensions or access rules. If something is tight, measure it and document it.

Delivery-route checklist

  • Truck location and loading restrictions
  • Dock, curb or ground-level unloading condition
  • Clear width and height of every doorway
  • Corridor widths, corners and level changes
  • Freight-elevator opening, interior and capacity
  • Stair details when no suitable elevator route exists
  • Floor, wall and elevator protection requirements
  • Building hours, security and insurance requirements
  • Property and site contacts for delivery day
Project note

This guide is for early furniture planning. The project architect, engineers, contractors, property team and local authorities confirm the requirements that apply to the building and scope.

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