UFC 4-740-02
26 September 2006
CHAPTER 4 SPECIFIC DESIGN CRITERIA
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INTRODUCTION.
This chapter identifies the specific design needs for each functional area as outlined in
the space program. Tables 4-1 through 4-28 provide this data in a standard Functional
Data Sheet format.
These Data Sheets are available as a Microsoft Word file for use during project
execution. The file is downloadable from the Whole Building Design Guide Web site
(www.wbdg.org) under the DoD page, Tools section.
TABLE 4-1. ENTRY/LOBBY and WAITING/DISPLAY
The lobby serves as the primary entrance to the facility for patrons, visitors, and
Description/
spectators. The lobby should be open and friendly in design and serve to introduce
Usage
the rest of the facility. Immediately adjacent to the lobby is the waiting/display area
which provides an area for customers to relax and for the facility to display trophies
and special activities and programs.
3.05 m (10 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Provide a low-maintenance, durable finish with a wainscot. Consider painted
gypsum wallboard or the use of vinyl wall covering where budget and practical
considerations allow.
Floor. Provide a low-maintenance, durable, moisture and slip-resistant finish suitable
for this high traffic area. Consider stained concrete, stone, terrazzo, or quarry tile.
Provide a walk-off mat/area at the entrance door. Provide a base that matches the
flooring or a vinyl or rubber base.
Ceiling. Provide a decorative ceiling. Consider exposed, painted structure with an
acoustical spray paint.
Provide drinking fountain(s).
Plumbing
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum.
HVAC
Provide system per Section 3-5.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code.
Power
430 Lux (40 ft. candles). General ambient lighting. Consider decorative and task lighting.
Lighting
CCTV. Provide at least one outlet.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. Provide a CATV outlet.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker.
Telephone. Provide one line.
Data. Provide an outlet in the waiting/display area.
Security. None required.
Provide display cases in this space.
Casework/
Built-in
Equipment
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