UFC 4-740-20
1 May 2006
natural site features, such as topography, trees, greenery, and rock outcroppings to
help define the site and accent the building. Use landscape elements to provide
definition, screening, and focus for the site.
3-2.1
Outdoor Areas
Locate the building and outdoor reading terraces, if any, to reflect local climate and
micro-climate conditions. Outdoor reading areas, patios, furniture, and other outdoor
amenities should be located near the main entrance. For security and supervision
purposes, the main entrance is the single point of entry and egress for customers,
except for alarmed emergency exits.
3-2.2
Parking
Parking areas should not dominate the building entrance and should be located to the
sides of the building, where possible. Provide adequate light levels at night in all
parking areas for security and safety. Provide handicapped accessible parking spaces
per the requirements of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and the
for a dedicated staff parking area that is located near the staff only entrance to the
building. Spaces for motorcycles and bicycles should also be provided as required by
the base population. Consider the location of bicycle racks near the main entrance in a
secure location. Refer to AFH 32-1084 for detailed information regarding the parking
requirements.
3-2.3
Book and Audio/Visual (A/V) Collection Boxes
Book and audio/visual (A/V) collection boxes should be located with customer
convenience in mind and allow drivers to place materials in collection boxes from their
cars when the library is closed. Building openings for collection boxes create
antiterrorism/force protection (AT/FP) liabilities and should not be incorporated in new
construction. Existing building collection boxes should be replaced with remote boxes and
these building penetrations should be permanently sealed. Remote collection boxes
should be outside the minimum stand-off distances required by current AT/FP policies for
blast mitigation.
Locate remote book and A/V collection boxes where they offer the most convenient
access for customers, but do not cause traffic problems. Potential locations include at
the front of the library near the street or next to a vehicular drop-off loop road. Remote
collection boxes should be located on the driver's side of the drop-off lane in an island.
Provide an efficient pathway from the collection boxes to the staff entrance to minimize
the effort required to return these materials to the work room area without utilizing the
public entrance to the facility. A/V collection boxes should be padded to prevent
potential damage to A/V media. Consider utilizing combination units that feature both
types of collection boxes and the potential impact of severe weather. Consider the
need for a covered area to shelter the collection boxes drop-off point.
3-2.4
Building Access
Provide clearly identified pedestrian and handicapped access to the main entrance
according to ADAAG requirements. Reinforce connections to related base facilities with
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