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Survey The Room Before Counting Lockers
Measure the room and mark its entrances, columns, wall projections, floor changes, windows, and utility equipment. Record the lowest overhead condition along each proposed locker run, including ducts, pipes, beams, and sprinkler components. Add photographs that show the whole room and close views of the difficult corners.
Show how tenants enter the room and reach the lockers. A plan that fits the maximum number of rectangles can still leave an awkward door swing or obstruct service access. Identify circulation and maintenance areas before committing to a locker count. The project team should establish the required aisle, accessibility, and egress clearances.
Compare Single-Tier And Double-Tier Layouts
A single-tier arrangement provides one storage compartment over the locker’s height. A double-tier arrangement divides that height into upper and lower compartments, increasing the number of separately assigned spaces within a run. Choose according to the items tenants need to store, the available room, and the way compartments will be assigned.
Review both arrangements on the ProGuard tenant storage locker page. The standard total height is 7 feet 6 inches; show any conditions that require a different height for review. Do not use that height as a substitute for checking actual overhead clearances and installation access.
Plan Shared Panels, Backs, And Ceilings
The starter establishes the first complete locker condition in a run. Add-on lockers extend the run using the shared divider or connection condition shown on the layout. Count complete compartments and describe the arrangement rather than assuming every locker needs an independent set of side panels.
Decide whether an existing wall forms an acceptable rear boundary or whether back panels are needed. Show freestanding runs and any gaps between the lockers and the building. If top closure is required, identify ceiling panels explicitly. Coordinate their height and coverage with sprinklers, lighting, ventilation, and service access. Locker ceilings are not intended as walking surfaces or storage decks.
Review Construction, Mesh, And Finish
Standard ProGuard tenant locker construction uses 10-gauge, 2-inch by 2-inch square welded wire mesh in a 1¼-inch by 1¼-inch by ⅛-inch steel-angle frame. The product page includes close views of the mesh and its connection to the angle so you can understand the construction before specifying it.
If the project calls for another mesh, material, or finish, provide the exact requirement and have it reviewed with the locker layout. Include the color and the room conditions, especially in damp or exposed locations. An alternate infill should be evaluated with the complete assembly rather than treated as an automatic substitution.
Coordinate Doors, Locks, And Accessories
Show the door position and swing for each run. Check neighboring doors, columns, and room entrances with doors open, not only in the closed position. Note the intended locking arrangement and how residents or building staff will manage access.
Identify shelves and other requested accessories with their location and quantity. For a double-tier layout, confirm which compartment is upper and which is lower on the schedule. A simple locker numbering plan helps connect the floor plan, compartment count, and building’s assignment list. Include any operating preferences that could change door placement or hardware.
Prepare The Layout And Request
Include a dimensioned room plan, desired compartment count, single- or double-tier configuration, locker dimensions, total height, back and ceiling requirements, doors, locks, accessories, and finish. Add the project location, delivery conditions, installation scope, and schedule. If a decision is still open, label it rather than guessing.
Use the tenant locker design studio to develop a concept layout, or mark up the sketch sheet in the document library. Attach your plan and photographs to the tenant storage locker quote request. NWW can then review the proposed run and the conditions that affect it.