MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
plastic partition finish for better hygiene and graffiti resistance. Provide
shelf for temporary stowage of hand carried items such as hats and books.
5.2.2.5
Interior Design. NAVFAC DM-14.01 provides interior design
guidance. Fully integrate interior design with the work of other design and
engineering disciplines at all stages of the facility design process. Provide
only those finish systems which have a proven track record of use and
testing. Materials and finishes selection criteria should balance all
factors related to installation and usage: initial and life cycle costs,
aesthetics, acoustics, comfort, durability, safety and ease of maintenance,
mold and mildew resistance, and cleaning procedures. Corridors, for example,
must be designed for wet and dry trainee traffic. Since the relative
humidity of pool enclosures is quite high, materials used must withstand
undesirable effects. Refer to appropriate tables for suggested interior
finishes. Water survival facilities are typically combined with
physiological training facilities as aviation survival training centers.
Refer to paragraph 4.2.2.5 for basic data.
a) Floors. Consider safety and skid resistance, noise impact,
traffic bearing requirements, and the effect of moisture and chemicals that
flooring will be subjected to. Water survival training facilities are
subject to wet pedestrian traffic. Slope floors to drain at the pool
equipment room, pool deck, toilets, lockers, and shower rooms. Pool deck
should sloped at a grade of 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot to a deck drain or
sheet drain to deck edge. Avoid unfinished concrete in moisture prone areas
due to the growth encouragement of fungus and attraction of other undesirable
materials. If concrete floors are utilized because of budgetary or other
justifiable reasons, they should not be troweled smooth (float finish) as
this finish produces a slippery surface. Embossed and tinted concrete may be
considered in dry areas as well as coated concrete where appropriate.
Consider also troweled seamless slip-resistant floor coverings which can
introduce color to the interior design package. Specify a coefficient of
friction no less than .7 per ASTM C1028 for ceramic tile floors. Provide
easily maintained floors. Carpeting may be used in accordance with Table
2.1, Recommended Finishes, MIL-HDBK-1001/1, and MIL-HDBK-1008C.
b) Ceilings. Metal slat ceiling systems with open joints are
prohibited, since they do not allow heat to collect at heat detectors.
Finished dropped ceiling in the pool area is discouraged. Use mildew and
corrosion resistant finishes such as hot-dipped galvanizing, epoxy, or
urethane. Choose color to enhance interior lighting.
c) Pool/Training area walls. Any factor which reduces the pool's
effectiveness due to color alteration should not be permitted. Use chromatic
finishing materials which do not alter the natural light blue color of a well
maintained pool and likewise create the clear, warm atmosphere of a
natatorium. Select colors which compliment the natural water color and
comply with established principles concerning the reaction of colors to
water. The most favorable colors are the cool (not cold) blues, blue-greens
(sea), and turquoise. Avoid colors that inhibit natural water color such as
strong yellows, gray/greens, yellow/green (pea), beiges/tans, and strong
colors such as red, red blues, and oranges. Choose matte finishes where
reflections are undesirable.
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