UFC 4-171-05
1 January 2005
with change 25 October 2006
3-6.1.3.2 Ceramic tile is used on the walls of toilet and shower rooms for durability,
cleanability and resistance to stains.
3-6.1.3.3 For areas where enhanced appearance is desired, such as conference rooms
and command suites, vinyl wallcovering or paneling should be considered.
3-6.1.3.4 Horizontal blinds are provided for most windows. Room-darkening horizontal
blinds are required in classrooms, conference rooms, and other areas where A/V
equipment might be used.
3-6.2
Furniture
3-6.2.1 \ All USAR projects are designated as a UNICOR or non-UNICOR project to
determine the furniture vendor to be specified. The designer must verify the designation
with the Louisville District Corps of Engineers. /2/
3-6.2.2
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\The majority of the furniture in USAR facilities is administrative, and will be
either freestanding metal desk-based furniture or panel based system furniture. The
USAR has determined that suspended pedestals will not be used. Furniture should be
coordinated with the Tenants so that it supports the intended functions and
equipment./1/
3-6.2.2.1 Freestanding metal desk-based furniture is used in the private and shared
offices. The desk-based furniture will be capable of structurally supporting overhead
desk storage. USAR has selected freestanding metal desk-based furniture for offices for
its greater flexibility and minimal effort when changes are required. The supports for the
overhead desk storage should not exceed approximately 6 in (150 mm) in depth. Avoid
furniture arrangements which has office Tenant s back to the door.
3-6.2.2.2 Panel-based system furniture is used in the unit common areas. All of the
major components of the system will be suspended or hung from the panels. The panels
provide some acoustical and visual privacy in the open office spaces. The panels are
typically powered with an eight (8) wire system.
3-6.2.2.3 General Officer and staff suite, O6 Commanding Officers and O6
Commanding Officer s Command Sergeant Major offices shall be distinguished from
typical private offices with the use of traditional wood furniture.
3-6.2.2.4 Workstation and common-use storage pieces should be provided with keyed
locks; coordinate keying with Tenants. Normally, the storage pieces in each private
office workstation should be keyed alike; unit commons workstation storage may require
more than one key per workstation due to multiple Tenants.
3-6.2.3
Seatng
3-6.2.3.1 Desk seating for the private, shared and unit common workstations will have
ergonomic adjustments to fit the Tenant and the task. Ergonomic adjustments include
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