UFC 4-740-06
12 January 2006
TABLE 4-11.3 SMALL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
This space is optional for the Army and Navy and provides an active function room
Description/
slotting in size between the Special Activity Room and the smallest Multipurpose Room
Usage
option. It also generally has less sophisticated equipment than the Multipurpose Room.
It is used for a variety of activities including four-square, dances, martial arts, movies,
and dance classes.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
3.66 m (12 ft.). Generally, 4.88 m (16 ft.) is the maximum ceiling height, but consider
the intended usage of the room.
Walls. Impact-resistant painted gypsum wallboard.
Floor. VCT or consider synthetic athletic flooring or rubber tile.
Ceiling. Exposed, painted structure or ACP with hold-down clips.
None required.
Plumbing
HVAC
18 C (65 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum; 15 cfm/person outside air, with CO2
sensors or other type of energy conservation system; 10 air changes/hour.
Fire Protection
Provide system per paragraph 3-5.3. Provide protection for sprinkler heads, exit signs,
manual pull stations, and other exposed components; minimize equipment that
protrudes into activity space or raise it above 1.83 m (6 ft.) for safety considerations.
Provide 1-hour fire separation from core areas of building.
Provide outlets per code.
Power
Lighting
540 lux (50 fc), provide dual-level lighting for games and dances, fluorescent fixtures,
multi-level switched, and dimmable compact fluorescent for multiple light levels.
Provide protection for all fixtures.
CCTV. Provide at least one outlet.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. None required.
Telephone. Provide one line with internal two-way communication.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
None required.
Casework
None required.
Furnishings
Fixtures &
Equipment
(FF&E)
Provide at least one pair of doors to the interior of the building.
Special
Requirements
Translucent wall panels or windows for natural lighting are desirable--provide suitable
protection to windows from ball impacts.
Provide good visual access into the room from public areas of the facility.
35-45 dBA. Maximum reverberation time is 1.5 seconds. STC 55 minimum at
perimeter walls and ceiling.
For use during project execution by the appropriate Service agency
Staff.
Occupancy
Patrons/Youth.
Min. net m2 (ft2)
60
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