UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
TABLE 4-6.0. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/WASH/DISINFECTION
The maintenance area is used for the minor repair and maintenance of firefighters' equipment.
Description/
Provide a work bench with adequate lighting and ample storage.
Usage
The wash/disinfection area is located adjacent to the maintenance area. It includes a wash-off
area where incoming equipment can be washed, desalinated, and dried. When fire trucks return
from a fire or other event, equipment is brought into this area for cleaning and disinfection. The
equipment is taken from the truck directly to the wash and disinfection area prior to the truck's
entry into the Apparatus Bay.
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. Consider using stainless steel wainscot in wash area.
Floor. Provide a sealed concrete surface. A non-skid, low-maintenance traffic coating may
also be acceptable.
Ceiling. Provide durable moisture resistant acoustical ceiling panel (ACP) or GWB ceiling.
In the wash/disinfection area provide floor mop sink, with hose and spray nozzle. Provide a
Plumbing
minimum three-compartment stainless steel sink and a drip dryer rack. Provide an oil-water
separator with holding tank for wastewater from all drains. Provide compressed air supply to
both Wash and Maintenance Rooms. Provide floor drain in maintenance area.
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. Provide negative pressure ventilation in both
HVAC
rooms.
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. Provide task
Lighting
lighting at work/service bench.
CCTV. None required.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker.
Telephone. Provide one line with internal two-way communication.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
None required.
Casework
Provide a 2400 mm by 1200 mm (8 ft. by 4 ft.) stainless steel work table in the
Furnishings
wash/disinfection room. Provide industrial grade 610 mm (24 in.) minimum work bench with
Fixtures &
storage shelving and spare parts bins. Consider providing hanging racks and open shelf storage
Equipment
units.
(FF&E)
Special
Requirements
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