Industrial Building Evaluation Sheet

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• Dock-high count, truck approach, turnaround radius
• Grade-level count, ramp slope, door dimensions
• Drive-in vs back-in dock configuration
• Trailer parking depth and security
• Dock seals and levelers, condition

Clear height + structure

• Real usable height under joists and ducts (not advertised)
• Column spacing and bay depth for your equipment
• Roof condition, age, remaining warranty
• Floor slab rating (lbs/sq.ft.) for your inventory
• Crane rail capacity (if applicable)

Power + utilities

• Amperage and voltage (current and upgrade capacity)
• Three-phase availability
• Sub-panel layout and capacity for new equipment
• Sprinkler type and density (ESFR vs standard)
• Gas service and capacity
• Drainage, sewer connection, oil interceptor

Yard + parking

• Yard size, fencing condition, drainage
• Parking stall count and accessibility
• Customer drop-off vs employee separation
• Security: lighting, cameras, fence access points

Zoning + entitlement

• Permitted use exactly matches yours
• Additional use rights for future operations
• Redevelopment risk in the area
• Heritage or character restrictions
• Setback / coverage limits if you expand

"A generic I-2 zoning won't save you if your use isn't actually permitted."

Operating economics

• Realistic operating cost vs marketing pro-forma
• Property tax assessment trajectory
• Insurance class and replacement cost
• Capex required in the next 5 years (roof, HVAC, dock, paving)