Tip No. 12 Rigging and Building Access

From the start, for a Retrofit site, prioritise an existing Building’s easiest passage-ways, door-widths & elevator dimensions (including elevator & floor static load limits)
This will define the LOWEST COST OPTIONS for Rigging & Access to all possible H.P. & Auxiliary equipment sizing from a 60th Level rooftop footprint or to a B3 Basement or
any in-between Plant room.

N.B. in the early 80’s the simplest Honolulu solution was a US250 dollar (15-20min.) Helicopter lift of equipment from carpark truck to a rooftop installation

 

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