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Introduction
No matter the purpose, almost every business, dental, or medical professionals needs a temporary space at some point in his or her career. The common use of a mobile office trailer is numerous and that is why renting or buying a mobile dental or medical trailer is a good idea for additional working space. A mobile office trailer is a pre-manufactured portable office that sits on a base supported by a wheel and a chassis on a trailer. It is easy to set up and deliver because it is built on a trailer. Mobile office trailers are short-term solutions and can be used for several weeks or a few months or years, depending on plans and needs.
When a person decides to shop for a mobile office trailer, he or she should look for the perfect size for obtaining maximum success on their project and budget.
Consider the following information when planning to rent or buy a mobile office trailer
At first, think about the main reason why a person rents or buys this type of office. It all depends on the type of work you need. For example, if the person works in construction field, he or she may only need a small office when compared to a professional office, dental clinic or medical clinic. Let’s calculate the square feet amount a person may need per occupant:
- For any general use such as construction offices, training rooms, the manager should think about getting a 100 sq. ft of floor per occupant
- For a professional use, like a sales, dental clinic, or medical office, he or she may plan to get about 150 sq. ft per occupant.
- Mobile Dental Trailers are available in 48 ft. length and longer depending are needs.
The mobile office trailer could be used as a break room, conference room, or a reception area. Some manufacturers may include a unisex toilet or bathroom in the basic category of mobile offices. But, if the person wants a separate women’s and men’s restrooms, he may suggest the constructor provide this type of vehicle and adjust it accordingly to the space calculation.
When considering a mobile office trailer, a dental clinic, or medical office, think to familiarize the area of the working space. A person may need an additional six feet on all sides of the trailer, plus consider the path to and from the entry point. It is good for delivery and pick-ups. When planning this, always ask the local state office for the local codes and if the code compliance requires some additional space which should surround the working area.
Below are the most common sizes and dimensions for mobile trailers:
- A single-wide unit is a type of mobile office trailer which is 14’ wide or less
- A double-wide unit is a type of mobile office trailer which is 24’ wide
- A triple-wide unit is a type of mobile office trailer which is 42’ wide.
A single-wide unit mobile office trailer is the most commonly used type. It provides enough space if a person needs one private office and also an open area which can be used for another smaller office or even storage. Note that the availability of specific dimensions and sizes may vary from one supplier to another.
The double-wide units in most of the cases are two single-wide parts which are welded together in order to create one bigger working unit. These types of working spaces can have up to four different and at the same time, separate parts and also a large open area. In most of the cases, this type of working units can include a kitchen and a break area.
The triple-wide mobile office trailers are less commonly used because of their size and dimensions. This type consists of three single-wide units that are welded together.
Summary
A general rule is that each person may need from 100 to 150 square feet space. So, a 12’X60’ single-wide mobile office trailer will perfectly fit about five to six persons. A triple-wide unit with 42’X76’ dimensions is good for nineteen to twenty persons.
All people who think about having a mobile office trailer should first measure the land where they intend to use the trailer. This tip is for saving the manager’s time and money. It is important to first decide what size trailer is a good fit for the project you have in mind and ask the manufacturer you choose about the sizes and dimensions that they offer. You can also contact us by phone 586 917 0245, email or visit our website www.kbdentalconsulting.com.
