Part 3. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION SHOP
1.
FUNCTION. The mechanical instrument shop performs calibration, repair,
and certification of all mechanical measurement instruments assigned to an
activity.
2.
LOCATION. This facility must be located where it will be free of
vibration caused by surrounding activities.
3.
ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS. Space is required for a repair and
calibration area, storage for instruments waiting to be repaired or reissued,
an office, and male and female toilets. Standard construction and finishes
shall be used in accordance with NAVFAC DM-1. The facility shall be designed
to provide a clean, dust-free environment. Doors shall be weatherstripped and
insulated. For activities that repair instruments requiring a clean room type
atmosphere, provide clean room areas or clean benches in accordance with
NAVFAC DM-28.5.
4.
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS.
a.
Heating, Ventilation. and Air Conditioning. Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning shall be provided in accordance with NAVFAC DM-3.3.
Inside design temperature for the repair and calibration area shall be 75F
with a relative humidity of 50 percent for cooling and 65 F for heating.
b.
Plumbing. Plumbing shall be provided in accordance with NAVFAC
DM-3.1.
c.
Compressed Air. Low pressure compressed air at 125 psi shall be
provided to each workbench. The compressed air supply shall be instrument air
quality. Multiple pressure regulators shall be provided at each workbench so
that different pressures can be supplied concurrently for mechanical
instrument calibration.
d.
Noise and Vibration Control. All mechanical systems and equipment
shall be designed to limit noise and vibration in accordance with NAVFAC
DM-3.10.
5.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. Electrical systems shall be provided in accord-
ance with NAVFAC DM-4.1, DM-4.2, DM-4.3, DM-4.4, and DM-4.6.
Previous Page
