UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
TABLE 4-2.0. PPE GEAR STORAGE
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) area provides storage for the firefighters' protective
Description/
gear. A well-ventilated locker is assigned to each member of the firefighting crew. Sufficient
Usage
floor area in front of each locker is required for easy access during emergencies. The area is
kept under constant negative pressure to evacuate gaseous emissions from stored gear.
2.4 m (8 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. CMU. Provide a low-maintenance, durable finish such as industrial latex or epoxy
paints on all wall surfaces.
Floor. Provide a sealed concrete surface sloped to the drain.
Ceiling. Consider providing durable ACP or GWB ceiling with industrial latex or epoxy paint
if space is not a part of Apparatus Room.
Provide a floor drain. If part of Apparatus Room, consider providing hose bib.
Plumbing
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. This room should be negatively pressurized with
HVAC
dedicated exhaust vented to the outside.
Provide Fire Protection System per Paragraph 3-6.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code.
Power
540 Lux (50 ft. candles). Provide fluorescent energy efficient light fixtures.
Lighting
CCTV. None required.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. Provide speakers and horns with visual element.
Telephone. None required.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
None required.
Casework
Provide open 600 mm by 600 mm (24 in. by 24 in.) by 1800 mm (6 ft.) high wire mesh metal
Furnishings
locker that includes shelves and clothes hook.
Fixtures &
Equipment
(FF&E)
Locker layout should permit free air circulation around and throughout clothing.
Special
Requirements
4-3
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