Key Specifications to Check Before Buying a Factory
Floor load capacity, power supply, ceiling clearance, dock height — the essential checklist every industrial property buyer needs.
Updated 19 Oct 2026 · PropertyMsia
1. Power Supply: Single-phase (240V) for light office use; Three-phase (415V) for machinery. Check TNB allocated amperage — upgrading later is expensive.
2. Ceiling Clearance: Minimum 6m for forklift operation, 9m+ for racking systems and logistics hubs.
3. Floor Loading: Standard industrial is 15–20 kN/m². Heavy machinery needs 30+ kN/m².
4. Loading Bays & Dock Levelers: Essential for logistics. Check container truck accessibility and turning radius.
5. Water & Sewerage: Industrial processes may need large water supply. Check IWK connection.
6. Title & Zoning: Confirm industrial title, not agricultural. Check express condition on title.
2. Ceiling Clearance: Minimum 6m for forklift operation, 9m+ for racking systems and logistics hubs.
3. Floor Loading: Standard industrial is 15–20 kN/m². Heavy machinery needs 30+ kN/m².
4. Loading Bays & Dock Levelers: Essential for logistics. Check container truck accessibility and turning radius.
5. Water & Sewerage: Industrial processes may need large water supply. Check IWK connection.
6. Title & Zoning: Confirm industrial title, not agricultural. Check express condition on title.
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