MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
3.2.3.6
Site Furnishings. In conjunction with the site and landscape
design, provide appropriate signs; structures; outdoor furniture and
equipment, such as tables and seating; vending machine shelters; telephone
booths; screen wall and fences; as well as the more symbolic elements, such
as flag poles, memorials and military equipment displays. Definitive design
and other data for flagstaffs are available in MIL-HDBK-1034, Administrative
Facilities. The lack of coordination, as well as concern for detail, are the
primary problems related to site furnishings. Select site furniture that is
simple, requiring low maintenance, and relating in color, texture, and form
to the building design and established base character and BEAP guidelines.
3.2.3.7
Equipment Screens and Walls. Screens and walls for mechanical and
electrical equipment are encouraged for aesthetic purposes, but can severely
penalize equipment performance. Carefully coordinate design with each
engineering discipline. Shade for mechanical equipment is desirable;
however, leaves may clog equipment.
3.2.3.8
Selection of Plant Material. Select plant materials on the basis
of hardiness and degree of maintenance required. Avoid plants which require
more frequent attention than the users can provide to stay in a healthy
condition or have an attractive appearance.
3.2.4
Civil. NAVFAC Criteria Manual Series on civil engineering
(MIL-HDBK-1005 series) 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. Consider loaded forklift wheel loads on the paving design.
Forklifts will 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 loading dock.
Account for all obstacles and provide
adequate turning radii.
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.
3.2.4.1
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 conveniently 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
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