UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
TABLE 4-15.0. STATION OFFICER'S OFFICE/WATCH DESK
The Station Officer's Office provides space for the station officer and/or company officers to
Description/
perform their administrative functions. For Satellite stations the Station Officers office may
Usage
serve to control public access to the station. If a Watch Desk function is required, it is typically
included in the Station Officer's Office. The Watch Desk receives emergency calls from the
Dispatch and contains the security monitors for the station. It is usually occupied 24 hours a
day/7 days a week.
2.4 m (8 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Provide a low-maintenance, durable finish such as egg-shell latex paint.
Floor. Provide low maintenance sheet or tile vinyl flooring material. Consider providing
durable commercial carpeting.
Ceiling. Provide ACP ceiling system.
None required.
Plumbing
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum.
HVAC
Provide Fire Protection System per Paragraph 3-6.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code, and as needed to support the extensive equipment required. In
Power
addition to above-noted power requirements, provide two additional quad outlets at the control
center console. Provide a switch controlling operation of Apparatus Bay doors.
540 Lux (50 ft. candles). Provide fluorescent energy efficient light fixtures. Provide task
Lighting
lighting at control desk.
Firefighter Alert System: Provide light and audible control for the following elements when
the firefighter alert system is activated: Dorm Room lights (the dedicated alert light), corridor
lights from Dorm Rooms to Apparatus Bay, and the Apparatus Bay lights.
CCTV. Provide outlets required to support required equipment.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. Provide outlets required to support required equipment.
PA/Audio. Provide simultaneous light and audible control for the entire fire station.
Telephone. Provide regular and secure multi-telephone line required to support switch board
operation, telephone, and fax.
Data. Provide regular and secure data outlets to support required equipment.
Security. Provide vision panel to the Apparatus Bay. Provide pin pad/cipher electric lock with
remote push button release and manual key override.
None required.
Casework
Provide control center console. Provide modular component workstations to accommodate
Furnishings
computers, monitor screens, two-way radios, and audio equipment. Provide recording system to
Fixtures &
record all emergency radio and telephone conversations. Provide wall-mounted Installation grid
Equipment
coordinate map. Provide map racks. Provide safes for classified technical manuals. Provide
(FF&E)
book cases and ergonomically designed seating.
Provide a 920 mm (36 in) free access area around the entire control console. Provide space for
Special
Emergency Information Systems computer. Provide tinted widows with blinds. Consider
Requirements
providing handicapped-accessible toilet.
Provide an STC rating of 50 to 55.
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