December 27, 2006 Manhattan, Kansas – Regulatory changes in the construction industry are nothing new, however, the Postal specification governing wall-mounted mailboxes hasn’t changed for more than 30 years…until now. The new 4C Postal specification requires a bigger footprint for wall-mounted mailboxes due to the larger size of the resident compartments and parcel locker requirements. Professionals involved in design and construction of multi-family housing and commercial buildings requiring Postal delivery are required to specify mailbox systems that comply with the new USPS STD-4C specification for any new construction or major renovation with building permits issued on or after October 5, 2006. The new STD-4C reflects changing customer mailing habits, larger mail and package trends as well as a desire for increased protection for mail. It includes the following physical and structural changes for centralized wall-mounted mailboxes: - Requires larger compartment form factor (12″w × 15″d × 3″h) – nearly twice the size of the previous standard - Introduces a parcel locker requirement of 1:10 parcel locker to customer compartment ratio - Strengthens security for entire receptacle including customer compartment lock design - Units must be designed for indoor or outdoor use - Meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards Auth-Florence Manufacturing has developed a full line of USPS Approved STD-4C compliant mailbox systems. Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox suites are modular in nature in multiple sizes and configurations to make it easy and efficient to create a customized mailbox system for any facility. Each 4C “suite” includes modules of the same height that designers can mix-n-match to effortlessly complete projects of all sizes. The Florence versatile™ 4C product line comes in nine powdercoat finishes to compliment any application. If you have questions about the new Postal regulation and how it affects your next project, contact a Florence representative in your area. You can call (800) 275-1747 or find us at www.auth-florence.com. Company Background and Web Resources: Auth-Florence Manufacturing, A Florence Corporation Company, is an ISO 2001 registered company with more than 100 years of industry expertise. Auth-Florence is the single-source supplier of Cluster Box Units and Outdoor Parcel Lockers to the U.S. Postal Service. For more information about Auth-Florence products and the new USPS STD-4C mailbox specification, please visit www.auth-florence.com. You will find downloadable resources and product information related to the new 4C specification. In addition, www.auth-florence.com/architectural includes downloadable 3-part product specifications, full color brochures, CAD ready drawings and a link to our exclusive “4C Configurator” where you can easily design your own custom 4C mailbox layout using drag-n-drop functionality and immediately receive a .dxf file via email. To find these documents or to locate a Florence Dealer or Auth-Florence sales representative to assist you in learning more about the USPS STD-4 specification visit www.auth-florence.com/architectural.
