MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
Pool Maintenance.
Pool Equipment. If located at a subterrain elevation, provide a
stair for maintenance and a well from the service loading platform for
removal of large equipment.
Pool Storage. Locate adjacent to the pool deck with direct access
to the deck and to the service ramps or loading platforms.
Pool/Training. Provide a high bay clearspan area with
accommodation of training device excursion limits. The recommended deck to
ceiling clear height is 24'-0". Note that since moisture laden air will
collect in the highest points of the space, corrosion resistant materials
should be specified and air circulation should be coordinated with the
mechanical engineer.
a) Pool Deck. Minimum deck width is 12 feet (3600 mm) except
where the configuration and mounting and projecting elements of training
devices are determinate. Locate a water fountain within 50 feet of the pool
basin. Design for positive drainage and easy cleaning by hosing. Surface
water must drain off quickly, especially in the area where instructors and
students congregate. Locate drains between 5 feet (1500 mm) and 8 feet (2400
mm) from the pool edge to serve a maximum of 250 square feet (23.2 square
meters). In high density areas, such as locker/shower room passage area and
instructional grouping areas, drains should serve a maximum of 150 square
feet (13.9 square meters). The entire deck area should slope to the nearest
drain. The deck itself should slope away from the pool a minimum of 0.125
inch per foot (1 mm per 100 mm) and preferably 0.25 inch per foot (2 mm per
100 mm) in high density areas. See also the Recommended Finishes table and
signage paragraph.
b) Pool Basin. Use poured-in-place concrete, a combination of
poured-in-place concrete and metal side walls, or pneumatically applied
concrete. The top of the pool wall must be uniformly level and designed with
bull-nosed coping or some other type handhold around the pool perimeter.
Side and end walls should be vertical. Six inch rounded corners are required
at wall junctions and wall and floor junctions. See also the Recommended
Finishes table. A 14'-0" deep pool depth is recommended.
c) The 9D5 Dunker trainer is shown on facility plate 171.20. If
possible, the pool layout should have a dogleg arrangement to accommodate the
9D5 Dunker.
Women Students' Locker Room. Use built-in lockers on curbs for
ease of maintenance unless future flexibility is expected. Provide adequate
lockers and clothes hooks for trainee occupancy load and adequate garment
changing area with wall mounted number 8 finish stainless steel mirror.
Minimize blind spots and/or visual obstructions except as required for
privacy.
Women Students' Showers. Provide towel hooks in the drying area
and soap dispensers and toiletry shelf in each stall. Private shower stalls
should be used. Separate shower room from adjacent area with a threshold.
Women Students' Toilet. Specify ceiling hung partitions for easier
cleaning and drainage to eliminate rusting of floor mounts. Provide solid
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