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(Spaces) for each plan may differ. Refer to the specific Apartment, Room or
Module chapter for a detailed description of required Common Areas (Spaces).
All plan features must be included as a mandatory minimum.
The Net Living/Sleeping Areas must be met or exceeded.
The gross area maximums must not be exceeded.
Plan room dimensions are NOT fixed, but must remain functional.
Bedrooms must be sized to accommodate two twin beds.
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GROSS BUILDING AREA. When calculating the Gross Building
Area, measure from the outside face to the outside face of exterior walls. The
gross building area for Navy and Marine Corps Bachelor Housing must not
exceed the specific limits for the Apartment, Room, or Module Plan being used.
The Plan sizes vary, and some have been enlarged to accommodate quality of
life features within the rooms at the expense of the common areas (spaces). Not
all Common Areas (Spaces) are permitted or available for all Apartment, Room,
or Module plans. Refer to the specific Apartment, Room or Module chapter for a
detailed description of required Common Areas (Spaces).
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Gross Building Area = Apartment, Room or Module + Common
Area (Space). See descriptions below for area calculations for non-elevator
walk-up facilities.
The maximum allowed per plan Gross Building Area of 66m2 (710
ft2) per 1+1 Apartment was established by Secretary of Defense
letter of 6 November 1995.
The maximum allowed per plan Gross Building Area of 48m2 (517
ft2) is established for the Navy 2+0 Room.
The maximum allowed per plan Gross Building Area of 42.5m2
(457.5 ft2) is established for the Marine Corps 2+0 Room.
The maximum allowed per plan Gross Building Area of 85m2 (915
ft2) is established for the 2+2 Module (13 stories;) 89 m2 (958 ft2)
(over 3 stories.)
The maximum allowed per plan Gross Building Area of 13m2 (140
ft2) is established for Open Bay Plans.
2-8.2
Scope Calculation. Refer to NAVFAC P-80, Facility Planning
Criteria for Navy and Marine Corps Shore Installations, for more information on
scope calculation.
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