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NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms

dorm bike storage

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Brian Wolfe
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Is it acceptable to pursue bike storage on the premise that the secured, covered storage is the dorm/apartment. As stated in previous threads, the verbiage on residential bike storage is vague.

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David Posada
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Wed, 08/14/2013 - 18:07

We've seen apartments with utility closets in the units accepted as bike storage when there was adequate space to store a bike. If the dorm rooms or apartments are small, a standard closet might not be acceptable. It's a judgment call. If there is a closet specifically designed to hold a bike with adequate clearances, hanging rack, possibly more durable surfaces, that might work for very compact apartments. Another option might be a shared bike closet on each floor.

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