MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
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.
4.2.4.1
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 with load capacity and adequate maneuvering space for
occasional fire truck access and parking area where facilities are used to
train local activity fire department personnel. 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 light standards and fire apparatus. Designate special parking
spaces for emergency medical service vehicles, pilot trainees and device
contractor as required by the user.
Pedestrian access to training facilities is normally restricted to
a single entrance point, due to security criteria. Determine if egress is
permissible through secondary exterior doors and, if so, accommodate with
walkways. OPNAVINST 5530.14B prohibits parking of privately owned vehicles
within 15 feet of any building. Include concrete surface spaces 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."
4.2.4.2
Handicapped Access. Provide curb ramps, access aisles, and
handicapped parking spaces near accessible entrances.
4.2.4.3
Loading Dock Ramp Protection. Each facility requiring a loading
dock ramp should be provided side-edge protection in compliance with Section
1910.23c of Public Law 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety
and Health Act Standards Manual.
4.2.5
Structural. Structural design should comply with MIL-HDBK-1002
series, and NAVFAC P-355. Base an economical structural system on facility
size, projected load requirements, quality of locally available materials,
local labor and construction materials, and local wind, snow, seismic,
geologic and permafrost conditions.
4.2.5.1
Clearspan Requirements. Columns in the high bay training area are
typically prohibited. Check excursion limits for device and accommodate
flexibility.
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