UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
TABLE 4-27.0. LAUNDRY ROOM
The Laundry Room contains washers, dryers, and a folding table for use by the firefighters.
Description/
This laundry room is only used for personal clothing of the firefighters and occasionally for
Usage
laundry from the common areas of the fire station--not for any firefighting gear.
2.4 m (8 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Provide a low-maintenance, durable finish such as industrial semi-gloss latex paint.
Floor. Provide a low-maintenance, slip/skid-resistant, sheet or tile vinyl flooring with rubber
base.
Ceiling. Consider providing durable, moisture-resistant ACP or GWB ceiling. Consider semi-
gloss latex paint for gypsum board ceiling.
Provide hot and cold water supply and an open end drain to each washer. Provide a floor drain.
Plumbing
Provide a deep laundry sink.
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. Provide dryer venting per code.
HVAC
Provide Fire Protection System per Paragraph 3-6.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code. Provide an additional outlet at the folding table.
Power
Provide Lighting System per Paragraph 3-6.4.1.
Lighting
CCTV. None required.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker.
Telephone. None required.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
None required.
Casework
Provide at least one washer and two dryers. Always provide two dryers to every one washer.
Furnishings
Provide a folding table and drying rack.
Fixtures &
Equipment
(FF&E)
This Laundry Room is to be utilized only for washing staff's personal linens and clothing.
Special
Requirements
4-32
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