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medical treatment room and at all doors opening onto the path of medical
emergency access.
c)
Night Vision Trainer Room.
Provide light tight doors.
4.2.2.9
Natural Lighting. The use of natural light is encouraged, as it
contributes significantly to the energy efficiency of the building and
communicates a feeling of well-being and openness. Natural light can be used
in conjunction with high efficiency artificial lighting, featuring
photosensitive controls for maintaining lighting levels automatically.
Skylights are not permitted, due to excessive solar heat gain and leak
potential. Classroom wing corridors and other interior occupied spaces may
incorporate monitors with conventional roofing and vertical windows. High
bay spaces may incorporate clerestory windows in cases where natural lighting
is desired without any distracting or unsightly views.
4.2.2.10 Building Thermal Insulation and Vapor Retarders. Locate vapor
retarders with care in view of the thermal differentials associated with
training buildings. Do not use vinyl wall covering and impervious paint on
the interior surface of exterior walls in humid areas, unless calculations
show that condensation will not occur within the wall.
4.2.2.11 Handicapped Design. Provide barrier-free access to civilian work
spaces and other spaces intended for public access. Design facilities to
locate handicapped access spaces on first floor only, unless the size of the
facility's administrative and other accessible areas requires a second floor.
Areas hazardous to handicapped persons need not be accessible. Comply with
the more stringent application of current criteria in either the Uniform
Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) or the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
4.2.2.12 Elevators and Stairs. Comply with requirements of DM 3.09 and
handicapped criteria in UFAS. For safety related measures, comply with
ASME/ANSI A17.1, and NFPA 13.
Provide stair tread nosings that are resistant to heavy wear by
trainee pedestrian traffic.
4.2.2.13 Ceilings. Provide access where projection, mechanical and
electrical equipment, including adjustment, maintenance and shutoff devices,
are located. Ceilings should be maintainable and easily repaired.
Projections from the ceiling such as sprinklers and light fixtures
can impinge on clearances required for device installation and removal, as
well as crane and hoist operations. Coordinate all ceiling items on a
comprehensive reflected ceiling plan.
4.2.2.14 Walls. Impervious finishes applied to the interior side of
exterior walls must be carefully evaluated against dew points to prevent
vapor dams and subsequent failure of the installation. Protect the corners
of walls and columns in all areas.
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