UFC 4-740-06
12 January 2006
Use construction and finishes (walls, floor, and ceiling) that support the image and
theme of the facility and that are consistent with the programs offered. Use finishes that
are extremely durable with good acoustical, noise reducing characteristics. The interior
design should offer the same interest, excitement, and professionalism that can be
found in comparable commercial hospitality facilities. As with the exterior, design the
Youth Center to reflect a high energy, non-institutional character that communicates a
sense of fun. Consider techniques to display and celebrate the youth's artwork. For
Navy facilities consider bright and vibrant colors and wall murals in common areas.
3-4.1
Interior Construction.
Use high-quality, durably constructed counters, casework, and cabinets. Specify
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Premium or Custom for finishes per AWI Quality
Standards Illustrated. Provide casework and cabinet doors and drawer faces of veneer
panel core. Provide doors, drawers, and casework faces as plastic laminate at a
minimum. Where no water source is present, use countertops of plastic laminate as a
minimum with hardwood or solid surface edging. Where a water source is present, use
countertops of solid surface/solid composite plastics only. Specify 20-mm (.75-in.)
minimum thickness for plywood, plywood backing, and solid wood panels.
Confirm the amount (linear mm/ft.) of counter/casework for each space within the Youth
Center with the following Service-specific contacts:
a. The Installation Manager for Army and Air Force projects and
b. HQ Program Managers for Navy and Marine Corps projects.
All Interior glass must be tempered safety glass and mirrors must be break-resistant
materials.
3-4.2
Finishes.
Finishes should take into account the intended uses and be appropriately durable.
They must meet the requirements listed in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Also
coordinate the interior design with the following Service-specific standards or agencies:
a. Army. DG 1110-3-122, Interior Design Guide and Installation Design
Guide Standards;
b. Navy. PERS-656;
c. Air Force. Air Force Interior Design Guide, Major Command and
installation design standards, and Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 00-
06, Air Force Carpet Standard; and
d. Marine Corps. MCCS HQ MRY/MRD.
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