UFC 3-420-01
25 October 2004
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In addition to the above fixtures, "wet toilets" required by wet swimmers and located adjacent to shower
rooms will be provided as follows: One "wet toilet" for women, consisting of one water closet for 100
swimmers or less, and two water closets for over 100 swimmers. The "wet toilets" will be so placed that
persons using them must pass through the shower before entering the pool.
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Patron toilet facilities are not required in enlisted personnel dining facilities that are adjacent to other toilet
facilities in existing UEPH buildings. Separate toilet facilities will be provided for kitchen employees
according to Tables 403-1 and 403-2.
{End of Section 403 Replacement}
F.
SECTION 404 Accessible Plumbing Facilities. Delete this entire section
and use the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS) and the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG). When
these standards differ, use whichever provides the greatest accessibility requirement.
G.
SECTION 405.3 Setting. Add after the last sentence: " Lavatories and
urinals in enlisted men's barracks or dormitories and in men's gang-toilet facilities (three
or more water closets) are subject to heavy damage. Verify wall bolts are tight and
properly installed".
H.
SECTION 405.3.1 Water closets, lavatories and bidets. Add after the last
sentence: "Lavatories provided in enlisted personnel barracks or dormitories or other
gang toilet facilities will be installed to prevent uplifting."
I.
Add "SECTION 410.3 Central drinking water systems. Central drinking
water systems should be evaluated as an alternative to unitary water coolers in facilities
where 15 or more drinking stations are required. Evaluation should include potential
heat recovery from central condenser, addition of heat to building envelope by unitary
condensers, differences in anticipated energy usage, and differences in first cost.
J.
Add "SECTION 411.3 Design guidance for emergency shower and
eyewash stations. Refer to Appendix D of UFC 3-420-01, Design: Plumbing Systems
for additional requirements associated with Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations."
K.
Add "SECTION 412.5 Required locations and construction. Floor drains
are not required in service sink rooms and transformer rooms. Provide floor drains to
serve, but not be limited to, the following areas and equipment:
1. Gang toilets, which are those having three or more water closets; and gang
shower drying rooms, which are those serving two or more showers.
2. Subsistence buildings, as follows:
(a) Dishwashing, scullery or pot washing, and food-cart washing areas.
(b) Vegetable peelers and vegetable preparation areas.
(c) Steam table and coffee urn areas.
(d) Soda fountain area.
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