UFC 4-740-03
1 NOVEMBER 2002
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ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES.
2-3.1
Regulatory Authorities. The authorities are contained in OPNAVINST
11010.20F, Facilities Project Manual, and NAVFACINST 11010.45, Comprehensive
Regional Planning Instruction. Prior to planning alterations to an existing facility to
convert it to an OAC, RC, or OCOR, the activity should consult the following:
Navy: NPC (Pers 656D/659) and Marine Corps: MCCS HQ (MRS/MRD)
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Other Considerations. Consider the site of the existing facility and its
limitations with regard to the OAC, RC, or OCOR's needs. Only permanent facilities
should be considered for conversion to an OAC, RC, or OCOR. Exceptions may be
made for other buildings that are in excellent condition, subject to the location
determinants in Paragraph 2-1.4. Consideration of adaptability to the intent of the
building program must be given. For instance, is the building tall enough for inclusion of
a 9.14 m (30 ft.) tall climbing wall as a centerpiece? Whether planning a conversion,
alteration or new construction, ATFP requirements must be taken into account (see
Section 2.10).
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MODEL BUILDING CODES. Use UFC 1-200-01, Design: General
Building Requirements, for guidance on the use of model building codes for design and
construction of Department of Defense facilities.
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EXTERIOR DESIGN. In general, the building's image, theme, and fixtures
must be consistent with the programs offered. The building design should reflect the
local geographical and cultural environment. The building's interior and exterior are
presented as a recreational, not a warfare, facility. The building and site should provide
a visually attractive and welcoming appearance with ample parking, and signs giving
directions to the site. Avoid a hangar- or warehouse-like industrial appearance. The
building should offer some type of interactive activity as a visual centerpiece (e.g.,
climbing wall, wave pool, etc. are highly desirable).
2-5.1
Structure. This building is most efficient as a single-story structure. In
the storage areas, smaller, lighter items could be placed on a mezzanine level if space
limitations require.
2-5.2
with the programs offered and the local environment and be appropriate for the building
type. Relate the exterior finishes to the interactive, architectural centerpiece noted in
Paragraph 2-4. The exterior design should coordinate with the local Base Exterior
Architectural Plan (BEAP), if available.
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INTERIOR DESIGN. Construction and finishes (walls, floor, ceiling)
should support the image and theme of the facility and be consistent with the programs
offered. As with the exterior, coordinate the interior design with the interactive,
architectural centerpiece noted in Paragraph 2-4. The interior design should offer the
same interest, excitement, and professionalism that can be found in commercial
facilities. For example, consider the use of small-scale interactive displays in addition to
the centerpiece. Also consider finish materials that capture the look and feel of the
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