UFC 4-740-06
12 January 2006
CHAPTER 2 PLANNING AND LAYOUT
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SIZE DETERMINANTS.
Several factors determine the size of the facility.
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Needs Validation Assessment.
Conduct a Needs Validation Assessment (NVA) or Project Validation Assessment
(PVA) to determine the need for each of the three program areas (see paragraphs 1-4
through 1-6), the optional spaces, and the size of the populations to be served by each
program. The three program areas may be sized differently within a single facility. In
some cases, one or more program areas may not be needed if the population served is
too small or if that population is served by other, existing facilities. When reviewing
existing facilities, consider both facilities on the installation and facilities within the
community, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H, and other community
centers.
Note: Each Service may have different requirements with regard to the programs
provided as part of this facility. While the NVA or PVA and the criteria in this UFC
provide guidelines for the size of a Youth Center, the final space program will need to
be carefully determined by installation representatives and the appropriate Service
program office.
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SAC Program Size.
Once the need and population size for the SAC program area has been determined, the
SAC area is sized based on the number of SAC activity rooms needed. Each room
serves two ratio groups or a total of 30 children. An Air Force SAC room serves two
ratio groups or a total of 24 children. A ratio group represents the ratio of children to
adult caregivers, or 15 children to one adult caregiver. The Air Force ratio group is 12
children to one adult caregiver.
The maximum number of SAC rooms permitted per facility is eight. If the needs
assessment determines that more than eight rooms are required, provide multiple
facilities.
Included in the SAC program are dedicated SAC toilets, and a storage closet for each
SAC room. The Navy does not provide a dedicated SAC toilet--SAC children share the
toilets in the Youth Program area.
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Youth Program Size Classifications.
Once the need for the Youth program area has been determined, the size is classified
by the number of youth to be accommodated in the primary program spaces.
(Additional youth may be accommodated in optional spaces, like the Multipurpose
Room.) Therefore, each size category provides for appropriate space in the Commons
and support areas and provides the appropriate number of activity rooms.
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