UFC 4-740-02
26 September 2006
a. Army. The standard may be modified to accommodate the existing
structure. However, all proposed modifications to the standard must be
sent to the Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering & Support Center, HSV
(CEHNC) for review and HQDA (CFSC‑CYS) for approval prior to
the initiation of concept design.
b. Navy and Marine Corps. Authorities are contained in OPNAVINST
11010.20F Facilities Projects Manuals and NAVFACINST 11010.45
Comprehensive Regional Planning Instruction. Prior to planning
alterations to an existing facility to convert it to a Fitness Center, the
activity should consult the following: Navy: CNI (N254) and Marine Corps:
HQMC Personal and Family Readiness Division (MRS/MRD).
c. Air Force. The standard may be modified to accommodate the existing
structure. However, all proposed modifications to the standard must be
sent to HQ Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency (AFCESA) for fire
and life safety issues, to HQ Air Force Services Agency (AFSVA) for
functional issues, and to the respective MAJCOM Services Director for
deviations from the core requirements.
2-6.2
Other Considerations.
Consider the site of the existing facility and its limitations with regard to the Fitness
Center's needs. Only permanent facilities should be considered for conversion to a
Fitness Center. Exceptions may be made for other buildings that are in excellent
condition, subject to the location determinants in Section 2-3.
Existing buildings being considered for conversion, alteration, or addition should be
assessed as to whether they can support all the core and optional spaces and
dimensional requirements of the proposed building program. For example, can the
building accommodate an appropriately sized gymnasium? Can it accommodate the
locker rooms? Are the floor-to-ceiling heights appropriate? All technical, code,
accessibility, and AT requirements must be met as noted in Chapter 3.
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