Design Guide: Recreation Centers Individual Space Criteria January 1976
P/A
1 station
(5) Design Considerations. The eating area
of this space should not be merely utilitarian. Its
(f) Acoustics
atmosphere should provide opportunities for
Noise criteria
PNC 35-45
relaxed small group interaction over food. The
42-52 dB
Sound level
machine area should be planned to minimize
Ave coef of absorption 0.30-0.40
traffic and noise conflicts with the eating area.
Transmission (STC)
+43 dB
Orient the eating area to take advantage of
(g) Critical Dimensions
natural light and exterior views.
12,700 SF Centers = 28'-0" x 30'-0"
HQ AAFES Engineering Division should be
19,800 SF Centers = 32'-6" x 35'-0"
requested to participate in the coordination of
food service activities during the preliminary or
(7) Interior Requirements
concept stage of planning.
Requests for
(a) Equipment
coordination should be directed to HQ AAFES,
See diagram (coordinate with AFFES)
Attn: EN-A, Dallas, Texas 75222. AAFES will
provide detailed Furniture and Food Equip-
(b) Furniture
ment layouts with an equipment list stating
See diagram (coordinate with AAFES)
power and utility requirements. General guid-
ance on technical requirements and interior
(c) Finish Suggestions
requirements follows.
Walls
vinyl covered drywall
Floors
vinyl covered or epoxy resin
(6) Technical Requirements
exposed structure or acous-
Ceiling
(a) Illumination
tical tile
Level
30 ftc
(d) Colors
Type
incandescent; direct over
Walls
off -white
machines,
over
indirect
Accent
cool and warm primary
tables
colors
Control
local switch with dimmer
(b) Power
Outlets
1 per wall; 1 per vending
machine and game machine;
each machine @ 115v 60c
1 PH
clock outlet mtd 2' below
Special
ceiling
Total electric load
12,700 SF Centers = 115 amps
19,800 SF Centers = 165 amps
(coordinate with AAFES)
(c) Plumbing
Slop sink in storage area
Cold water line to vending machine
(coordinate with AAFES)
(d) H V A C
Summer
78DB; 65WB; RH 50%
Winter
65-70
Air changes 20 per hour
(e) Communications
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