UFC 4-171-05
1 January 2005
with change 25 October 2006
Figure 4-22
Unit Storage with Staging and Supply Office
4-2.21
Staging	Area
4-2.21.1 The	staging	area	provides	space	for	issue	and	return	of	the	units 	
organizational	equipment,	and	for	marshaling	and	loading	for	movement	off-site.
4-2.21.2 Space	Design	Information
General/Code
Size		10%	time	authorized	area	for	unit	storage
Occupancy	storage
Occupancy	count		not	occupied;	typically	1	person	per	300	sf
Architectural/Interiors
Minimum	STC	rating		40
Ceiling	height		10	ft	(3050	mm)	minimum
Floor		sealed	concrete
Base		none
Walls		painted	CMU;	painted	gypsum	board	as	an	alternative
Ceiling		exposed	structure,	painted
Trim		none
Lockset		panic	at	exit	door
Mechanical
Heating,	occupied	-	68		degrees	F	(20	C);	maintained		55	degrees	F	(13	C) 
Cooling		none
Ventilation		comply	with	ASHRAE	62.1
electrical
Lighting		30	fc
Voice/data		wall	phone
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