UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
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SPACE REQUIREMENTS. The space requirements for each age group
are also inherently different. This UFC states area requirements in terms of Net Floor
Area (NFA) or Gross Floor Area (GFA). NFA refers to the net usable area of buildings
and spaces, exclusive of the area required for building construction and mechanical and
electrical equipment rooms. GFA is the total building footprint measured to the exterior
side of the exterior wall. For the purposes of this UFC, space requirements indicated for
various uses will be expressed in terms of NFA. GFA is determined, where appropriate,
by adding to NFA totals an estimated area for building construction (including wall
thickness, ventilation space, etc.) and for mechanical/electrical equipment rooms.
2-4.1
Space Programs. Sample space programs for the three CDC size
classifications are illustrated in Tables 2-3 to 2-6. They are grouped into basic functions
including (2-3) Core Administrative Areas; (2-4) Core Staff Support Areas; (2-5) Core
Facility Support Areas; and (2-6) Child Activity Rooms.
2-4.1.1
The space programs illustrated in Tables 2-3 to 2-5 are purely sample
programs and are not intended to establish fixed design programs for CDC planning
teams. Determine the actual total space program for CDC Core Administrative Area
functions, Staff Support Area functions, and Facility Support Area functions by
considering the anticipated number of children accommodated by the facility and the
specific space and design criteria given in Chapter 4.
2-4.1.2
The general space requirements per Child Activity Room given in Table 2-
6 are mandatory; however, determine the total number of activity rooms based on the
number of children to be accommodated. Child activity space functions are discussed
in more detail in Chapter 5.
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