UFC 4-721-10
31 July 2002
CHAPTER 7
THE 2+2 MODULE
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THE 2+2 MODULE. The 2+2 Module includes two double-
occupancy sleeping areas, one 2 m2 (21.5 ft2) closet per person, a shared
bathroom, and service area. (A closet may be less than 2 m2 (21.5 ft2) per
person in renovations only). See Figure 7-1.
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ASSIGNMENT AND USE. Refer to paragraph 1-6 for the proper
assignment use for this design type.
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GROSS BUILDING AREA PER MODULE. The Total allowable
Gross Building Area may not exceed 85 m2 (915 ft2) per module for 1-3 stories,
89 m2 (958 ft2) per module for highrise (over 3 stories).
GROSS MODULE AREA. The Gross area per Module is 66.2m2
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(713 ft2).
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NET LIVING/SLEEPING AREA. The Net Living/Sleeping Area is
16.7 m (180 ft2) per bedroom.
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SERVICE AREA. The 2+2 Module service area consists of a
vanity with lavatory and valance lighting, refrigerator/microwave area, and access
to closets and bathroom area.
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REQUIRED COMMON BUILDING AREAS
Circulation and Corridors.
Stairs.
Laundry Facilities: Provide one Washer and two Dryers for every
fifteen residents; locate laundry rooms preferably at each floor for
easy access and provide acoustic separation from other areas;
consider locating the laundry room adjacent to a lounge area to
provide a place from which to monitor one's laundry; provide 3
linear meters (10 linear feet) of folding table with hanging rods
above and 1.25 meters (4 feet) of full height hanging for drip-dry
clothing.
Building Utility Room (5-10% of Gross Building Area).
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OPTIONAL COMMON BUILDING AREAS. For construction using
the 2+2 Module, all Optional Common Areas from the list below must be
individually scoped and justified on a per project basis. Areas are not to be
provided when similar facilities are already available within walking distance of
the project. Services should not be duplicated. Sizes shown are maximums.
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