MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
as well as inventory control and repair.
Audiovisual or other equipment
repair may be required.
In addition to books, the learning center may contain records,
tapes, closed circuit TV facilities, film, cameras, VCRs and projection
equipment. Larger centers may need separate stack and reading areas.
Provide storage for Navy publications and rate-training manuals. Accommodate
a classified file safe where required by the user. Acoustic controlling
materials are necessary to ensure a quiet environment.
Provide for computerized Electronic Information Delivery System
(EIDS) and carrels if required by the user. Carrels where needed must be
sized to accommodate the EIDS. The EIDS may require a separate room for the
host computer depending on the system and may be restricted to authorized
personnel only.
Lobby. Locate for direct visual supervision of central control.
Provide wall area for a bulletin board and building directory. Accommodate
any memorabilia provided by the user. Include a recessed scuff area at the
entry point for control of debris from foot traffic. A vestibule is
recommended for energy conservation.
Locker Room. Provide permanent built-in curb mounted lockers
except where future flexibility is required. Provide adequate lockers and
clothes hooks for trainee occupancy load and adequate garment changing area
with wall mounted number 8 finish stainless steel mirror. Minimize blind
spots and/or visual obstructions except as required for privacy.
Mail Room. Locate off the corridor and contiguous to the
administrative area for use by the staff. Provide mailboxes with two sided
access. Design area to prevent queues of personnel from obstructing corridor
passage.
Maintenance Shop. Some facilities may require intermediate ("I")
level maintenance. Provide appropriate workbenches for minor miscellaneous
repair. Include these on the Collateral Equipment List. Carbon dioxide
containers for "I" level maintenance are preferred at a protected outdoor
location.
Media Storage Room. Provisions for storage and retrieval of each
type media must be provided. In multifloor facilities, locate an additional
media storage room on each floor. Include centralized storage as needed for
slides, film, microfilm, filmstrips, video tapes, audio tapes, records,
computer discs and other storage media, maps and charts, projection
equipment, and audio equipment. Refer to MIL-HDBK-1008C for fire protection
requirements for magnetic tape and film storage. Adjustable shelving is
required. Verify with the user if a centralized VCR control panel area is
required. Provide issue window, dutch door, or counter where required for
customer service.
Mechanical Room. This space normally contains the heating,
ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment as well as the sprinkler
valves and piping. Avoid locating rooms with HVAC equipment on upper levels
where sound can reverberate through structural systems. Preliminary designs
should allow 5 percent of the gross floor area for facility related
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