DG 1110-3-146
Design Guide: Military Police Facilities
December 1979
Development of Organizational Components
(b) Building Components
(3) Physical Characteristics During the develop-
ment of organizational components, the physical
Module - Building module should reflect planning
characteristics discussed in Section 4-3 should be
module. However, it should be noted that many build-
considered. The design elements outlined below are
ing sub-system components utilize a 2 foot, 4 foot
developed in detail under 4-6e(l) through 4-6e(3)
or 5 foot module as a standard. Special or non-
requirements for spaces. Each of these ele-
standard modules should be studied for their effect
ments should be considered in conjunction with the
on costs as well as on efficient space utilization.
requirement; of specific organizational components.
Structural - Central file areas, vaults and unusually
(a)
flexibility
heavy equipment will require higher live load capacity
(b)
illumination
of floor structure.
(c)
security
Enclosures - Total area to be enclosed by exterior
(d)
walls or interior partitions to the underside of struc-
(e)
aesthetics
ture above interior partitions should be of semi-fixed
(f)
HVAC requirements
type (i.e., gypsum board with steel studs), fire-rated
as required. Ceiling height partitions within the space
(4) Building Components The following building
should be modular, relocatable type. Acoustical ceil-
components, also developed in detail in Section 4-
ings to be suspended, exposed grid, lay-in type.
6e(l) through 4-6e(3) should be used to establish
a proper organization of space which achieves the
with flexible connections in areas where full height
project's primary functional objectives.
partitions are contemplated to allow for relocation as
planning and building modules
(a)
required
building materials
(b)
Power and Communication - Underfloor ducted
enclosures and partition systems
(c)
distribution system for electrical power and tele-
structural systems
(d)
phone to enhance flexibility to task support sub-
power and communication systems
(e)
systems for highly and/or technology-intensive
HVAC systems
(f)
activities, for large areas only.
e. REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIVITY SPACES The
following design considerations represent the basic re-
head supply with supplemental heating at exterior
quirements for the planning and design of individual
walls, if required. Zones for uniform comfort condi-
activity spaces. By analyzing general physical attributes
tions in areas where celling height partitions are
and building components in terms of the functional
likely to change, use flexible connections to diffusers.
requirements of individual activities, using service and
(2) General Operational Office Space
design agency personnel will be able to establish
(a) Physical Attributes
project specific planning and design criteria. Detailed
design factors are provided for the following categories
Flexibility - Not subject to frequent changes, there-
of space.
fore, need for flexibility is minimized Functional
(1) General Administrative Office Space
activity assignment reflects special environments
(a) Physical Attributes
specialized task performed.
Flexibility - Maximum - Ceiling height partitions
limited to supervisors requiring visual and/or acous-
Security - Security to conform to current regula-
tic privacy. Low space dividers and open desk areas
tions pertaining to particular use.
as required by tasks and function.
Acoustics - Acoustical treatment required for all
spaces.
I.E.S. standards Natural light is preferred for routine
Aesthetics - Because of more stable space alloca-
tasks.
tions, stronger colors can be used, these should be
A c o u s t i c s - Acoustical ceilings; sound-absorptive
coordinated with other spaces so as to produce a
space dividers or wall treatment carpeting if large
unified facility. Special finishes and materials used
open office areas are provided.
as appropriate.
AesthetIcs Coordinate colors to provide a wide
range of flexibility for walls space dividers, office
conditioning in personnel spaces to be controlled for
equipment, carpet, so that changes in layout main-
conditions. Controlled conditions as required for
tain the integrity of aesthetic concept; particularly
other equipment and special spaces.
important for interior space.
(b) Building Components
C o m f o r t Heating and air conditioning (If authorized
M o d u l e - For building module, refer to require-
in DOD Construction Criteria Manual 4270.1-M)
ments for flexibility.
controlled to maintain comfort conditions.
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