UFC 4-740-02
26 September 2006
TABLE 4-18. HOT TUB
The optional hot tub should have direct access to the shower and locker spaces and
Description/
be adjacent to the steam room, if provided. It provides a hot pool of water with
Usage
powered jets of water for therapy and relaxation.
Service Exception: The Army will only provide this option in a facility that includes a
pool.
May provide separate male and female rooms as part of or adjacent to male and
female toilet and shower facilities or provide a single room for use by both men and
women.
3.05 m (10 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Water-resistant surface.
Floor. Slip-resistant ceramic tile, no larger than 25 x 25 mm (1 x 1 in.) tiles with dark
epoxy grout.
Ceiling. Water-resistant surface.
Plumbing
Provide a whirlpool tub with a dedicated water supply, hot water heater, and water
pump. Provide a floor drain.
22 C (72 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. Provide six to 10 air changes per hour.
HVAC
Provide system per Section 3-5.3.
Fire Protection
Power
Provide waterproof outlets. Provide dedicated power for the water pump with a timer-
operated pump switch with patron access.
Provide waterproof fixtures.
Lighting
Communication
CCTV. Provide outlets as required for coverage if the facility is shared by men and
women.
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker. Provide an emergency call/alarm that sounds at the
control counter.
Telephone. None required.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
Provide a chemical storage cabinet.
Casework/
Built-in
Equipment
Provide CCTV cameras per the outlet count.
Furnishings
Fixtures &
Provide clothes hooks, seating bench, handrail for entrance/exit of pool, shelving for
Equip. (FF&E)
towels, and a wall clock.
Provide an emergency shut-off control for the whirlpool.
Special Req.
Provide an adjacent dry-off/dressing area. Consider aluminum or nonferrous metal for
hardware, AC ducts, AC registers, and door frames.
For use during project execution by the appropriate Service agency
Staff.
Occupancy
Customers.
Min. net m2 (ft2)
4-22
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