MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
2.2.4
Civil. NAVFAC Criteria Manual Series (MIL-HDBK-1005 series) on
civil engineering, provides general guidance for civil engineering, site work
and other related topics. Refer to MIL-HDBK-1008C for location and spacing
of fire hydrants. Refer to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for
Streets and Highways, (MUCTCD) for traffic control devices. Provide surface
bearing capacity for heavy equipment or trucks outside the high bay doors.
normally be used to transport equipment into the building from the delivery
truck. Edges more than 1 inch in height cannot be negotiated by forklifts.
Provide clear path for delivery and removal of equipment from access roads to
Coordinate location of mechanical equipment pads with mechanical
design and show major pieces of equipment on civil engineering drawings.
Locate noisy equipment remote from occupied spaces and as near as possible to
the mechanical spaces. Distribution piping (utilities, refrigerant,
condenser water etc.) should enter the building only through mechanical
spaces. Shade is desirable; however, equipment should not be located beneath
trees, where it can become clogged with leaves and debris.
2.2.4.1
Roads, Parking, and Walkways. These are three of the most land
consuming uses on a site. Negative visual impact can be minimized by
locating facilities convenient to each other, encouraging pedestrian use and
other non-vehicular modes of access.
Vehicular or pedestrian paving should be in character with a safe,
functional and visually pleasing landscape. The sharing of parking and road
requirements will minimize total impact. Small parking lots are usually
preferable to large lots, since they allow for conforming to the natural
topography and other site features and are visually less obtrusive. Provide
appropriate paved area and adequate maneuvering space for semi-tractor
trailer and other truck deliveries. Provide ramps at curbs along routes
leading to storerooms to facilitate wheeled access. Accommodate training
device transportation into and out of the building through adequate turning
radii and appropriate loading facilities. Provide vehicle protective
barriers for transformers, light standards and fire apparatus as required.
Pedestrian access to training facilities is normally restricted to
a single entrance point, due to security criteria. Pedestrian traffic to and
from the parking lot is heavy due to multiple daily training sessions.
Determine if egress is permissible through secondary exterior doors and, if
so, accommodate with walkways. OPNAVINST 5530.14B, Physical Security and
Loss Prevention, prohibits parking of privately-owned vehicles within 15 feet
of any building. Designate special parking spaces for pilot trainees, COTR,
and device contractor as required by the user.
Include concrete surfaces for bicycle racks and motorcycles. Storm
drainage and other grates must be oriented with parallel slots perpendicular
to the paths of bicycles. Criteria for vehicle parking area design is shown
on NAVFAC drawing number 1404837, entitled "PARKING AREA CRITERIA FOR
VEHICLES."
2.2.4.2
Handicapped Access. Provide curb ramps, access aisles, and
handicapped parking spaces near accessible entrances.
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