THE First-Class Standard for Centralized Mail Delivery A comprehensive guide to simple, easy-to-use USPS STD-4C Compliant Postal Specialties Solutions Image: Florence versatile™ 4C Install; Location: Denver, CO
Table of Contents versatile™ 4C Mailboxes and Accessories Centralized Mail Delivery Equipment Overview Planning Considerations for Centralized Mail Delivery Centralized Mail Delivery Benefits Applications and Uses Product Design and Security Features Product Options and Mounting Alternatives Complementary Accessories versatile™ 4C Mailbox Quick Reference Guide Installation and Accessibility Overview Custom Options 4C Surface Mount Collar Free-Standing 4C Mailbox Enclosures 4C Mail Kiosk Kits 4C Pedestal Mo
STD-4C Mailboxes Did you know? Florence Manufacturing Your Partner for more than 80 Years Florence has been the innovator in centralized mail delivery equipment since its first mailbox patent in 1934. Since that time, we have grown our product lines to provide the best solutions for both design professionals and postal officials throughout ever changing times.
CENTRALIZED MAIL DELIVERY The Key to Good Design USPS Approved Mailboxes and So Much More! Let’s face it, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about mailboxes. . .which is why we do! single-family subdivision or multi-family structure. Business customers also receive delivery services from a convenient central location.
configured options for simple installations, or gives you the ability to custom-build a solution that will make your centralized mail center stand out from the rest. Florence also has numerous industry EXCLUSIVE standard features, finishes and accessories providing greater design flexibility and installation solutions than any other STD-4C mail equipment available on the market today.
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Planning your centralized mail center with appropriate common space in highly visible, centralized areas provides greater protection from mail theft and vandalism as well as better accessibility and safety in retrieving mail and packages. Outdoor mailbox installations should be positioned in a manner that provides adequate clearance from roadways so that letter carriers and residents have clear and safe access to the mailboxes. Before. . . After. . .
STD-4C Mailboxes Centralized Mail Delivery Benefits • Multiple deliveries per stop results in faster service for customers due to less time per delivery stop, resulting in lower costs. The Postmaster General’s Office estimates that door delivery costs the USPS about $353 per address each year, while curbside delivery costs $224, and centralized mail delivery equipment $160 per address.
APPLICATIONS AND USES Indoor/Outdoor The robust Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox product line provides the perfect centralized mail delivery center for both indoor or outdoor installation locations and has five mounting options. Breezeway - Apartment Community Neighborhood Corner - Single-Family Residential Mail AND Packages Due to the growth of online shopping, your project may require more parcel lockers than the standard requirement of one locker for every ten resident mailboxes (1:10).
STD-4C Mailboxes USPS Delivery Applications • • • • • • Custom Built With the Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox product line, your centralized mail center can be custom-built to meet your exact project specifications; whether in color combinations, resident mailbox sizes, or installation placement - we’ll work with you to find the right solution.
versatile 4C Mailboxes TM Flexibility without the fuss Florence versatile™ 4C mailboxes provide a simple, easy-to-use ‘pre-configured’ suite of mailboxes and parcel lockers which all meet or exceed every security requirement of the USPS STD-4C regulation for wall-mounted mail receptacles. By providing 14 different “suite” height options, adding the right module to your installation is quick and easy.
STD-4C Mailboxes Fully Integrated parcel locker(s) with key trapping lock Interlocking, overlapping seams to prevent prying Standard 3/4” H engraving (black or white color fill optional) Integrated Outgoing Mail Slot with weather protection hood Solid aluminum integrated outgoing mail collection compartment prepared for USPS installed Arrow Lock Product and manufacturer ID serial tag Heavy duty tenant cam lock with three keys Stainless steel hold open door catch on each side of master gate Easy relea
versatile 4C Mailboxes TM Plenty of Choices The Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox suites provide unsurpassed flexibility in creating your perfect centralized mail delivery center with nearly limitless combinations of options. Begin by selecting the mailbox height and module for your needs (see module pages 16-29), choose master loading type, color, ID, and lock selections, and finally the manner in which it will be mounted.
STD-4C Mailboxes Door ID Options Lock Selections Multiple door identification options including decals (with up to six characters) or engraving, with several font and color choices. Cam-lock is USPS Approved and standard on all versatile™ 4C mailboxes, combination lock options for Private Delivery only.
Additional Complementary Accessory Options Give your versatile™ 4C mailbox installation the finishing touch by adding complementary accessories. These options provide additional conveniences your residents and property managers will love; and most are USPS Approved! Key Keepers and Cabinets florencemailboxes.com/keykeepers Use of a Key Keeper allows postal employees to enter a locked mail room to distribute mail in accordance with USPS regulations.
STD-4C Mailboxes Florence 4C Quick Reference Guide All STD-4C compliant mailboxes must meet the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) design and installation regulation in order to receive the designation USPS Approved. Accessibility regulations may vary locally and regionally; always consult local building codes for applicable accessibility requirements related to your mailbox project. (See page 30 for additional details.
MAX HEIGHT SUITE Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) 15 HIGH SUITE Model Actual: 56-1/2”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 55-9/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 4C16D-20 4C16D-19 4C16D-09 4C16D-07 4C16S-09 4C16S-04 4C16S-03 20 2 1 0 8 171 19 2 1 0 7 163 9 2 1 0 3 157 7 2 1 0 3 140 9 1 1 0 3 97 4 1 1 0 1 81 3 1 1 0 1 62 (20 MB1, 2 PL15) (1
MAX HEIGHT SUITE Actual: 56-1/2”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 55-9/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 67” 48” 36” 28” 15” 4C16D-29* 4C16S-14* 4C16S-HOP 4C16S-BIN (29 MB1) (14 MB1) 29 0 1 0 17 170 14 0 1 0 8 96 0 0 1 0 0 76 4C16D-8P 4C16D-6P 4C16S-3P Model 0 8 0 0 0 113 0 6 0 0 0 105 0 3 0 0 0 58 # Mailboxes # Parcel Lockers # Collection # BINS # MB under 48” Module Weight (4 PL3, 1 PL4, 1 PL5, 1 PL15) (3 PL4, 1 PL5, 2 PL6) (1 PL15,
14 HIGH SUITE Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) Actual: 51-1/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 50-5/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 4C14D-16 4C14D-15 4C14D-14 4C14D-07 4C14S-07 4C14S-03 (16 MB1, 2 PL5) (15 MB1, 1 PL5, 1 PL6) (14 MB1, 2 PL6) (7 MB2, 2 PL6) (7 MB1, 1 PL5) (3 MB2, 1 PL6) 16 2 1 0 8 137 15 2 1 0 7 130 14 2 1 0 6 109 7 2
Actual: 51-1/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 50-5/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 14 HIGH SUITE 67” 48” 36” 28” 15” 4C14D-26* 4C14D-13* 26 0 1 0 18 145 13 0 1 0 9 101 (26 MB1) (13 MB2) 4C14S-12* 4C14S-06* 4C14S-HOP 4C14S-BIN 4C14S-3P 4C14S-2P (12 MB1) (6 MB2) 12 0 1 0 8 76 6 0 1 0 4 56 0 0 1 0 0 72 0 0 0 2 0 58 Model (1 PL4, 2 PL5) (2 PL6) (Compartment Types) 0 3 0 0 0 56 0 2 1 0 0 55 # Mailboxes # Parcel Lockers # Collection
12 HIGH SUITE Actual: 44-1/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 43-5/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D Model 4C12D-12 (Compartment Types) 4C12D-10 4C12D-05 4C12S-02 (11 MB1, 1 PL5, 1 PL6) (10 MB1, 2 PL6) (5 MB2, 2 PL6) (2 MB2, 1 PL6) 12 2 1 0 8 116 11 2 1 0 7 114 10 2 1 0 6 112 5 2 1 0 3 104 2 1 1 0 1 59 # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) 11 HIGH SUITE 4C12D-11 (12
Actual: 44-1/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 43-5/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 12 HIGH SUITE 67” 48” 36” 28” 15” 4C12D-22* 4C12S-10* 4C12S-HOP 4C12S-BIN 4C12D-4P 4C12S-2P 22 0 1 0 18 124 10 0 1 0 8 68 0 0 1 0 0 66 0 0 0 1 0 45 0 4 0 0 0 97 0 2 0 0 0 53 (22 MB1) (10 MB1) (4 PL6) (2 PL6) Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes # Parcel Lockers # Collection # BINS # MB under 48” Module Weight Actual: 40-3/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Dou
10 HIGH SUITE Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) ADA MAX HEIGHT Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) Actual: 37-1/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 36-5/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 4C10D-18 4C10D-09 (9 MB2) (6 MB2, 1 PL6) 4C10D-06 4C10S-08 4C
Actual: 37-1/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 36-5/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 67” 10 HIGH SUITE Mailbox Configurator florencemailboxes.com/configure 48” 36” 28” 15” 4C10S-BIN 4C10S-HOP 4C10D-4P 0 0 1 0 0 41 0 0 0 1 0 52 Florence offers an industry unique online mailbox configurator you can use to create your own versatile™ 4C installation.
9 HIGH SUITE Actual: 33-3/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 32-13/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) 8 HIGH SUITE Model 4C09D-15 (15 MB1) (10 MB1, 1 PL6) (1 MB1, 5 MB3) (1 MB1, 3 MB3, 1PL6) 16 0 1 0 10 89 15 0 1 0 9 88 10 1 1 0 4 84 6 0 1 0 4 75 4 1 1 0 2 76 (16 MB1) 4C09D-10 4C09D-06 4C08D-14 4C08D-13
Actual: 33-3/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 32-13/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 9 HIGH SUITE 67” 48” 36” 28” 15” 4C09S-07 4C09S-02 4C09S-HOP 4C09S-BIN (7 MB1) (2 MB1, 1 PL5) 7 0 1 0 4 48 2 1 1 0 0 45 0 0 1 0 0 52 4C09D-4P 4C09S-2P 0 4 0 0 0 76 0 2 0 0 0 40 (2 PL4, 2 PL5) 0 0 0 1 0 41 (1 PL4, 1 PL5) Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes # Parcel Lockers # Collection # BINS # MB under 48” Module Weight Actual: 30-1/4”H x 31-
7 HIGH SUITE Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) 6 HIGH SUITE Model (Compartment Types) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) Actual: 26-3/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 25-13/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 4C07D-12 (12 MB1) (6 MB1, 1 PL6) 4C07D-06 (3 MB2, 2 MB3) 4C07D-0
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5 HIGH SUITE Model (Compartment Types) Actual: 19-3/4”H x 31-9/16”W (Double) or 17-1/2”W (Single) x 17”D / Rough Opening: 18-13/16”H x 30-5/16”W (Double) or 16-1/4”W (Single) x 17”D 4C05D-08+ 4C05D-07+ 4C05D-03+ 4C05S-03+ 4C05D-2P+ 4C05S-1P+ 8 0 1 0 8 58 7 0 1 0 7 57 3 1 1 0 3 55 3 0 1 0 3 31 0 2 0 0 0 49 0 1 0 0 0 26 (8 MB1) # Mailboxes (Total) # Parcel Lockers (Total) # Collection # BINS # Mailboxes Under 48” Module Weight (lbs) 4 HIGH SUITE (7 MB1) (3 MB1, 1 PL5) (3 MB1) (2 PL5) (1
florencemailboxes.com/design Project Design Assistance Be sure to contact our friendly Customer Service department if your installation requires configuration exceptions outside the list of options provided in our robust product line. This knowledgeable team would be happy to explore how Florence’s Engineering department could work to design a customized installation specific to your needs.
INSTALLATION AND ACCESSIBILITY REFERENCES Designing appropriate accessibility into every feature of a facility is a key consideration for any project, and how the mailboxes are installed into that facility is no exception. Plus, all wall-mounted mailboxes which will be serviced by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must also be installed according to specifications as outlined in the USPS STD-4C regulation.
CUSTOMIZE 4C MODULES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS Not every installation has a standard solution and Florence is proud to support your custom needs. . .especially when it comes to private delivery solutions. So, whether you want a certain look that takes your installation to new heights by adding faux mailboxes (like this installation from New York, NY) or you need something outside the nearly 150 standard pre-configured modules, we can help.
Installation Alternatives Surface Mount Collar Option Designed for indoor or outdoor use, Florence is pleased to offer a heavyduty STD-4C mailbox enclosure which allows modules to quickly and easily be mounted to any flat surface. This smooth aluminum collar ensures the mail system achieves that desired sleek, finished look while easily attaching directly to the mailbox module.
STD-4C Mailboxes The perfect indoor/ outdoor free-standing solution Sturdy enclosure kits by Florence are the ideal complement for all versatileTM 4C mailboxes and Trash/Recycling Bin modules (sold separately); creating a stylish stand alone option for all your delivery and collection needs. Create a recycling center or a smaller neighborhood or business mail center. florencemailboxes.
An excellent outdoor alternative for larger installations • Designed EXCLUSIVELY to accommodate Florence’s USPS Approved versatileTM 4C mailbox suite modules (sold separately) with an aluminum mailbox casing sized to fit each module • Zinc-plated fasteners and Hilti® Anchoring System included • Horizontal aluminum supports and high-strength steel vertical supports florencemailboxes.
STD-4C Mailboxes Maximum Mailbox / Parcel Locker Combinations (per section of Florence varioTM Express kiosk kits) Calculations are based on U.S. Postal Service STD-4C requirements of one (1) parcel locker per ten (10) mailboxes (1:10) using MB1 compartment size. This ratio may not apply if alternate package delivery arrangements exist at facility. Discuss with local USPS official for questions related to new mailbox delivery system requirements.
Pedestal-Mounted Mailboxes Added flexibility for Private Delivery With all the same features and options, security, and durability of the Florence wall-mounted versatile™ 4C modules, pedestal mounting simply adds greater flexibility to your project as it is not tied to the USPS regulations. Designed to ensure every module is at a standard accessible height, pedestal-mount units come prepared with a master commercial lock to provide easy access to all compartments at once.
STD-4C Mailboxes Product Features • All versatile™ 4C modules are factory-installed in an aluminum outer casing. • Matching aluminum pedestal snaps to unit for convenient outdoor installation. • Integrated collection slot with weather protection hood and anti-fishing comb. • Master front-loading door has interlocking, overlapping seams to prevent prying. • Ability to swap standard collection compartment with a larger two-, three-, four- or five-high collection compartment.
Assistance When Needed Florence is Here to Help Every Step of the Way! Exceptional Customer Service Florence Manufacturing is proud to provide a complete support team to serve your needs. Not only are friendly customer service representatives ready to assist you in locating an Authorized Dealer or answering your product questions, but a full team of engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and sales professionals are available to answer your questions, too.
STD-4C Mailboxes Authorized Florence Dealer Network florencemailboxes.com/dealers To ensure your project goes smoothly from conception to construction, our nationwide network of Authorized Florence Dealers stand ready to assist you. These product specialists can help you select the right products for your needs, furnish layout and quote information on large jobs, provide technical assistance, and even in some cases install everything for you.
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