UFC 4-171-05
1 January 2005
with change 25 October 2006
corners of OMS buildings adjacent to traffic paths. Provide powered door operation.
4-3.9.11 An air sweep exhaust for the entire work area should be located \ under /2/
18 in (460 mm) above the floor \ to effectively remove vapor accumulations/2/.
4-3.9.12 An air compressor will be contractor-furnished and installed, and will normally
be located in the mechanical room with a quick disconnect outlet in each workbay.
4-3.9.13 A service sink, and drinking fountain will be provided in the workbay area. \
Provide at least one eyewash/deluge shower in the workbay area./2/ Hose bibbs will be
provided in each workbay, contractor-furnished and installed.
4-3.9.14 Overhead cranes are not typically authorized for an OMS; see 4-5.2.2 for
overhead crane information, if authorized.
Figure 4-40
Workbays
4-3.9.15 Space Design Information
\ General/Code
Size varies; base workbay is 800 sf (74.3 sq m)
Occupancy repair garage; typically no fueling or welding
Occupancy count 1 person per 300 sf (27.9 sq m)
Architectural/Interiors
Minimum STC rating 40
Ceiling height 14 ft (4300 mm) minimum clear
Floor sealed concrete
Base none
Walls painted CMU
Ceiling none, paint structure
Trim none
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