UFC 4-740-02
26 September 2006
faces should be provided as veneer panel core. Doors, drawers, and casework faces
should be plastic laminate at a minimum. Where no water source is present,
countertops should be plastic laminate as a minimum with hardwood or solid surface
edging. Where a water source is present, countertops should be solid surface/solid
composite plastics only. Specify 20-mm (.75-in.) minimum thickness for plywood,
plywood backing, and solid wood panels.
Identify the amount (linear mm/ft.) of counter/casework and its functional requirements
in each space within the Fitness Facility with the specific program and the following
Service-specific contacts:
a. The Installation Manager for Army and Air Force projects and
b. HQ Program Managers for Navy and Marine Corps projects.
3-4.2
Finishes.
Finishes should take into account the intended uses, be appropriately durable, and be
low maintenance. Finishes should have good acoustical, noise reducing characteristics.
They must meet the requirements listed in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Also
coordinate the interior design with the following Service-specific standards or agencies:
a. Army. DG 1110-3-122, Interior Design Guide and Installation Design
Guide Standards;
b. Navy. CNI (N254);
c. Air Force. Air Force Interior Design Guide, Major Command and
Installation design standards, and Engineering Technical Letter (ETL)
03-3, Air Force Carpet Standard; and
d. Marine Corps. HQMC Personal and Family Readiness Division
(MRS/MRD).
3-5
SERVICES.
Also see Section 3-9 for information on sustainable design and energy consumption.
3-5.1
Plumbing.
Design domestic hot and cold water, sanitary and storm drainage, propane, fuel oil, or
natural gas systems to meet the requirements of UFC 3-420-01, Plumbing and local
Installation standards.
3-5.2
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Design the HVAC system to meet the requirements of UFC 3-410-01FA, Heating,
3-3
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