UFC 4-740-06
12 January 2006
TABLE 4-7.4. SPECIAL ACTIVITY ROOM
This shared activity room is designed to be versatile and open to allow for a variety of
Description/
indoor activities. As with all of the activity rooms, it is sized as a basic module to afford
Usage
flexibility in use. The primary difference between this room and the General Activity
Room is that it is designed for more active functions such as dance, yoga, or martial
arts instruction. However, this room is not intended to accommodate team sports.
3.05 m (10 ft.) clear.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Painted concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall or impact-resistant gypsum
wallboard (GWB) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Navy and Air Force do not
permit CMU in these spaces.
Floor. Varies depending on intended functions, but may include hard-wood dance
floor, athletic flooring, etc.
Ceiling. ACP.
None required.
Plumbing
HVAC
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. Consider the active functions with regard
to air changes and humidity control.
Provide system per paragraph 3-5.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code.
Power
540 lux (50 fc).
Lighting
CCTV. Provide at least one outlet.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
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" that are not visible from other areas of the
room.
Casework
Varies depending on intended functions, but may include a segmented, height-
adjustable dance (ballet) bar; full-height, shatter-proof mirrors; etc.
Varies depending on intended functions, but may include resilient athletic flooring,
Furnishings
martial arts equipment, and other specialized equipment to suit the selected function.
Fixtures &
Equipment
(FF&E)
Include vision panels in interior doors and large windows in the interior walls. Provide
Special
exterior doors to outside activity area. Army requires exterior doors to be alarmed.
Requirements
The Navy does not require exterior doors.
Provide a dedicated storage closet (included in the space program).
Consider acoustical requirements for these active function rooms.
Consider providing a folding room partition.
For use during project execution by the appropriate Service agency
Staff.
Occupancy
Patrons/Youth.
Min. net m2 (ft2)
51
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