MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
Massing for water survival training facilities is affected by the
high bay spaces for pool training devices, such as the dunking machine and
helo hoist. If handled properly, excessive numbers of roof levels can be
avoided by grouping high bays. Provide adequate floor to structure
clearances. High bay areas must support excursion limits of equipment. Set
height of the high bay area on the highest excursion limit anticipated in
proposed training device(s) and on clearances for lifting devices during
installation/removal and operation. Seismic design may require limits on the
height of structures and special design configurations. Follow guidelines
given in MIL-HDBK-1001/1.
5.2.2.1
Adjacency. Place high bay areas of the same or nearly equal height
adjacent to each other and combine into one level for simplification of
roofing and structural systems and resultant cost savings.
5.2.2.2
Circulation. Direct emergency access by medical personnel is
required in critical training areas. Separate trainee circulation patterns
from instructors where possible. Water survival training facilities
typically support wet and dry trainee pedestrian traffic. Circulation within
the locker/dressing area should not require passage through the showers to
enter the pool and circulation to the toilet area from the pool should be
direct, without passing through the locker/dressing/shower area. Identify
excursion limits of all training equipment near circulation paths to
eliminate dangers to personnel.
5.2.2.3
Functional Priorities. The most important sections of the facility
are those that are directly required to perform the training mission. Other
portions of the facility are secondary. Space groupings in order of
importance are:
a) Training rooms (e.g.
classrooms, pool room, etc.) required to
perform the training.
b) Direct support spaces, such as storage rooms for classroom
materials, pool equipment rooms, instructors' offices, etc., without which
the training would be degraded or impossible to perform.
c) Indirect support spaces, such as lounges and administrative
offices, without which training can be accomplished, but at a cost in the
efficiency of the training organization.
5.2.2.4
Spaces and Characteristics. Water survival facilities are
typically combined with physiological training facilities as aviation
survival training centers. Refer to Section 4 for core building spaces data.
Chemical Storage. Area should be separate and should have a
minimum 7 feet clear ceiling height. In absence of other criteria, provide a
minimum of 5 square feet for the first 10,000 gallons of pool water plus one
additional square foot for each additional 3000 gallons or portion thereof up
to a total area of 100 square feet. Make provision for dry storage of all
pool chemicals in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves,
pallets or dollies. Plan area so that chemicals which can react with other
pool chemicals are stored separately arranged to permit easy cleanup of
spills.
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