RETAIL: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INFECTION CONTROL. HE N D E R S ON IN SIG HTS | COVID-19 SERI ES
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many retail spaces have closed their doors to protect shoppers from the spread of this new disease. Although retailers will reopen and greet customers again, it won’t be business as usual. New social distancing and infection control measures are necessary not only to keep consumers safe but to build their confidence that it’s ok to shop without fear.
A IR BOR N E
SURFACES
BIOAEROSOL TRANSMISSION
SURFACE CONTACT TRANSMISSION
▪ HEPA filtration of HVAC
▪ Increase surface cleaning
▪ UV lights in HVAC equipment
▪ Touchless door/plumbing fixtures
▪ UV lights in upper room areas
▪ Remove cloth seats in dressing/waiting areas
▪ Increased ventilation
▪ UVc light sanitation of surfaces
▪ Maintain 50% humidity ▪ Add thermal cameras at entry points for temperature testing of customers
- Restrooms, dressing rooms, checkout areas ▪ Leverage technology to reduce touchpoints in purchases CON TI N U ED
> RETA I L: DESIGN GUIDELINES FO R IN FE CTION CON TR OL
SOC I A L D I STAN C IN G DROPLET TRANSMISSION ▪ Reconfigure visual merchandising or reset traffic patterns - Periodic review using heat mapping ▪ Set occupancy limits in stores
▪ Mobile point of sale to eliminate close contact interaction ▪ Curbside pickup/drive thru ▪ Appointment/invitation-only shopping
- Queuing system to control the amount of people in the space at a time ▪ Partition entry and exit points of the store ▪ Require employees and/or customers wear masks
JASON WOLLUM RETAIL PRACTICE DIRECTOR jason.wollum@hendersonengineers.com
There are many considerations when making changes to your existing building. When it’s time to talk logistics, our Henderson Building Solutions group can help get these updates done fast and efficiently through product sourcing and installation. Speed to market and making changes in a seamless manner both matter as people come back to your spaces. Let us know how our team at Henderson can help.