UFC 4-740-06
12 January 2006
TABLE 4-4.1. SAC ACTIVITY ROOMS
These rooms accommodate a variety of activities and program options for youth in the
Description/
SAC program. These rooms may be used for multiple activities such as arts/crafts,
Usage
hobbies, performing arts/drama, science, and study. The room should be able to
accommodate multiple activities at the same time.
for more information.
2.44 m (8 ft.) minimum and (12 ft.) maximum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Gypsum wallboard--first 1.22 m (4 ft.) with a protective wall covering wainscot
and paint above 1.22 m (4 ft.).
of area carpets to allow flexibility of room configuration. Vinyl or rubber base.
Air Force requires 50% carpet (in clean area), 50% seamless, impervious, non-skid,
non-textured hard-surface flooring (in play area). Vinyl or rubber base.
Navy will allow stained concrete for hard-surface flooring.
Ceiling. ACP.
Plumbing
Provide one two-compartment sink with hot and cold water. To facilitate arts and crafts
activities, consider making this a deep sink. To prevent scalding of youth, limit water
temperature to 43 C (110 F). Provide a floor drain.
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum.
HVAC
Provide system per paragraph 3-5.3.
Fire Protection
Power
Provide duplex outlets at 2.44 m (8 ft.) on center at perimeter walls; provide at least
one GFI duplex above countertop; provide duplex outlets for TV (near cable outlet),
refrigerator, and microwave.
Lighting
540 lux (50 fc) minimum. Consider providing as much as 750 lux (70 fc) to
accommodate arts and craft activities.
CCTV. Provide minimum one outlet. Consider the shape of the room and the panning
Communication
(in each room)
range of the camera to determine if additional outlets will be necessary.
CATV/Internal Video. Provide one outlet. Navy does not support CATV in this space.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker.
Telephone. Provide one line with internal two-way communication.
Data. Consider providing at least two outlets.
Security. Do not create corners or "nooks" not visible from other areas of the room.
Casework
Provide lockable base and wall cabinets with adjustable shelves. Solid surface
countertops are required where water is present and preferred elsewhere.
Tables, chairs, soft seating areas, computers, tack board, and marker board. Consider
Furnishings
age-appropriate dimensions for all furniture and fixtures.
Fixtures &
Equip. (FF&E)
Consider providing undercounter refrigerator and microwave for life skills training.
Provide storage for each youth. Consider individual lockers.
Provide tackable surfaces on the walls.
Special
Requirements
Include vision panels in interior doors and large windows in the interior walls. Provide
exterior doors to outside activity area. Army requires exterior doors to be alarmed.
Navy does not require exterior doors.
Provide a dedicated storage closet (the space for this has been included in the space
program) with hanging rods and/or shelves for each SAC Activity Room.
For use during project execution by the appropriate Service agency
Staff.
Occupancy
Patrons/Youth.
Min. net m2 (ft2)
Room.
Storage Closet.
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