3-8
NOISY RECREATION
3-8.1 ACTIVITIES AND USES ANTICIPATED:
Pool playing, use of game
Female guests may be in vited, but
users are predominantly male.
machines.
informal,
m a s c u l i n e space, analogous in
3-8.2 CHARACTER OF SPACE: An
atmosphere to pool room.
S e e requirements for generic space
3-8.3 DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
R e c r e a t i o n Room, quiet.
3-8.4 BASIC EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
3-8.4.1
Games
and
equipment
provide
the
main
furnishing.
3 - 8 . 4 . 2 Numbers and types of games may fluctuate considerably, based
on availability and popularity.
3-8.4.3 Provide frequent
electrical
outlets,
or
continuous
plug-in
c o n d u c t o r at baseboard.
3-8.5 REQUIREMENTS OF SUB-AREAS WITHIN MAIN SPACE: Not applicable.
3-8.6 PLANNING CRITERIA
be directly accessible from main or secondary e n t r a n c e ,
3 - 8 . 6 . 1 Should
In small club, may be part of bar.
o r from informal
bar.
3-8.6.2
Should
be
isolated
in
location
from
quiet
spaces.
3 - 8 . 6 . 3 An ideal
arrangement
is
to
group
together
an
informal
entry,
bar and game room.
3-8.7 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
3-8.7.1
Lighting
A.
Natural :
Natural
lighting
is
not
essential.
B.
Artificial:
Fairly high intensity fluorescent
lighting
is
appropriate.
See Table 4-7 for standards.
3-8.7.2
Some amusement machines are very noisy;
A.
Sound, Generation:
i n a d d i t i o n , t h e y generate excitement which results in
vocal noise.
B.
This space should be isolated from others.
Sound,
Isolation:
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