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mechanical room space. This floor area requirement can vary in the final
design due to factors such as use of a basewide steam system. Mechanical
rooms for aviation training facilities typically contain a variety of
equipment types which must be accommodated early in the design. Provide
adequate space for operation, maintenance, and servicing of both device
contractor and construction contractor supplied equipment. Locate hydraulic
and pneumatic training device equipment in a separate dedicated space due to
air contaminants, noise, and safety considerations.
Mechanical Pump Room. Access to both interior of the building and
exterior is recommended. Pump rooms supporting large hydraulic systems may
require high ceilings to allow maintenance access with a permanent or
temporary overhead crane to assist in the maintenance procedures. Allow
adequate access space around and above equipment for maintenance. Include
space for hydraulic fluid storage. Provide concrete curbs around perimeter
of hydraulic pump bases and/or metal pan under pump seals with drainage slope
to sump to retain fluid waste for proper disposal. Avoid locating pump rooms
on upper levels where sound can reverberate through structural systems.
Isolate floors and acoustically treat walls and doors where vibration and
sound can adversely affect adjacent spaces.
Officer in Charge (OIC). The person charged with controlling the
use of the facility, scheduling the use of classrooms and training devices
and maintaining curriculum occupies this space.
Power Plants Trainer. Trains aircraft mechanics to operate, test,
and troubleshoot the aircraft engine system. The engine as simulated on the
trainer responds to changes of atmospheric conditions, altitude, and
airspeed.
Shower Room.
Verify if facilities are required for training
mission support.
Student Lounge.
Locate convenient to vending machines and coffee
mess.
Technical Library. This space is used by trainees and instructors.
It is heavily used by those involved with avionics.
Toilets. Specify ceiling hung partitions for easier cleaning and
drainage to eliminate rusting of floor mounts. Provide solid plastic
partition finish for better hygiene and graffiti resistance. Provide shelf
for temporary stowage of hand carried items such as hats and books.
Vending. Provide an alcove or a separate area off the corridor
such that pedestrian traffic is not restricted, but also located convenient
to or within lounge area. Locate vending machines where they can be properly
serviced and maintained with minimal disturbance to facility operations.
Provide secure brackets to prevent overturning of machines. Provide a hard
surface floor sloped to floor drains adjacent to vending machines. Buildings
having more than 100 federal employees located therein or 15,000 square feet
or more should have one or more satisfactory sites for a blind-operated
vending facility.
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