UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
TABLE 4-21.0. DISPATCH
The Dispatch Room defines the similar functions for Fire-only Dispatch and Consolidated
Description/
Dispatch Rooms. This room functions to receive and dispatch emergency related calls. Fire-
Usage
only Dispatch rooms are solely responsible for receiving and dispatching fire related emergency
calls. A Consolidated Dispatch Room handles fire, security, and medical response service calls.
Not every station includes a Dispatch. The Dispatch Room includes workstations sized to
accommodate the necessary equipment for each individual dispatcher.
In larger Dispatch Rooms, a separate, adjacent room for the Dispatch Supervisor is required.
The finishes and mechanical/electrical requirements for this room are the same for Offices (see
Table 4-17).
Dispatch Rooms also include a dedicated toilet and kitchenette directly adjacent to and
accessible from to the room for staff use.
Figures D-6.1 and D-6.2 illustrate sample layouts of the Dispatch Room.
2.4 m (8 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Provide a low-maintenance, durable finish such as industrial egg-shell latex paint.
Floor. Provide low-maintenance sheet or tile vinyl flooring material with rubber base.
Consider providing durable commercial carpeting.
Ceiling. Provide ACP ceiling.
Provide a handicapped accessible toilet with a lavatory and water closet. Provide a kitchenette
Plumbing
with a kitchen sink and disposal.
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. Provide independent environmental control
HVAC
equipment. Provide exhaust for the toilet as required by code.
Provide Fire Protection System per Paragraph 3-6.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code and as needed to support all equipment, including charging
Power
equipment for handhelds. Provide a switch controlling open only operation of
Apparatus Bay doors.
The generator must provide back-up power for all Dispatch Room systems. In
addition, provide uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for all Dispatch Room systems.
The UPS will provide an uninterrupted flow of power to gap between the time of power
loss and the time that generator is providing power.
540 Lux (50 ft. candles). Provide fluorescent energy efficient light fixtures. Consider providing
Lighting
task 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. Monitors for the facility cameras will be located here. Provide outlets required to
Communication
support equipment.
CATV/Internal Video. Provide outlets required to support equipment.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker and a microphone.
Telephone. Provide regular and secure multi-telephone line required to support switchboard
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.
At kitchenette, provide wall and base cabinets with 610 mm (24 in.) solid surface work counter.
Casework
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