UFC 4-740-02
26 September 2006
TABLE 4-22. ROCK CLIMBING
A rock climbing wall is an optional addition, usually to the fitness equipment area or
Description/
combined with other structured activities. The main uses of climbing walls are
Usage
threefold: offering instructional programs for new climbers, fitness training or
recreation for intermediate through advanced climbers, and climbing competitions.
Locate the wall within the facility so that it is a highly visible feature or centerpiece and
also serves an advertising function. Ensure direct visual control from the control desk.
If the wall serves as a centerpiece, use a wall that has a realistic rock appearance.
6.1 m (20 ft.) minimum. Accommodate the specific equipment selected.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. CMU. Basic wall features should include artes, dihedrals, overhanging
routes, flakes, chimneys, buttresses, and roof. It's important to consider not only the
width and height of climbing walls, but also the depth available to create interesting
features.
Floor. The flooring beneath the climbing wall should be a soft and resilient surface
such as recycled rubber chips or a resilient rubber playground surface. The depth of
the material should be specified to attenuate a 3.05 m (10 ft.) fall. Flooring must meet
"DIN" standards for the specified function per ACSM.
Ceiling. None required.
None required.
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
Lighting
540 Lux (50 ft. candles). Metal halide, mercury vapor, or fluorescent lights are
recommended. Coordinate the location of lights with the design of the climbing wall.
Lighting should not impair the wall user, e.g., down-lighting fixtures should not be
installed directly above the climbing wall.
CCTV. If direct LOS is not possible from the control desk, provide an outlet.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker.
Telephone. If direct LOS is not possible from the control desk, provide an emergency
call/alarm that sounds at the control counter.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
None required.
Casework/
Built-in Equip.
Provide CCTV cameras per the outlet count.
Furnishings
Fixtures &
Consider manufactured climbing walls. Select the provider based both on service and
Equip. (FF&E)
product features. Accommodate any specific power requirements.
Special Req.
A bulletin board should be placed in a visible, adjacent area on which appropriate
information and materials are posted, e.g., safety and injury guidelines, climbing tips,
target heart zone information, and instructions for measuring heart rate.
Provide a separate teaching station.
Safety: If a manufactured climbing wall is used, comply with the manufacturer's
guidelines and safety requirements. Also refer to the following industry groups for
more information on safety requirements: Climbing Wall Association and Association
for Challenge Course Technology.
For use during project execution by the appropriate Service agency
Staff.
Occupancy
Customers.
Min. net m2 (ft2)
4-28
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