UFC 4-721-10
31 July 2002
10-36.6
Ceramic Tile. Use slip resistant ceramic floor tiles in baths and
toilets. Specify a mottled or shaded tile to hide discoloration from detergents,
etc. Use solid surface material or ceramic wall tile from floor to ceiling around
bathtubs and showers, and in toilet compartments. Other walls may receive
wainscot-height tile or solid surface material.
10-36.7
Ceiling Fans. Select multi-speed fan types that allow adequate
ceiling clearance, are wall switch controlled and without pull chains. Prefer
heavy-duty, 3-speed, reversible motors that have die cast or steel housing with a
lifetime motor warranty. Fan blades should have a minimum 14-degree pitch.
Short blades are preferred. Units with lights should have separate controls.
Consider ceiling fans (with timer controls) in multipurpose rooms, game rooms,
and laundry facilities.
Navy: Provide ceiling fans in renovation and new construction.
Marine Corps: Ceiling fans are optional.
10-36.8
Cabinets, Millwork and Hardware. Built-in cabinets should be
well constructed with sturdy hardware and composed of hardwood, steel, or
rotationally-molded commercial-grade polyethylene construction. Finish should
be able to withstand frequent cleaning and should coordinate with the other finish
materials within the space. Neutral colors are recommended for cabinets and
millwork to facilitate future color scheme changes.
No particleboard is allowed in any millwork construction.
Prefabricated Compact Kitchens are acceptable if they meet
durability standards.
Hinges, Locks and Latches. Hinges should comply with BHMA
101. Locks and latches should comply with BHMA 601, Bored and
Pre-assembled Locks and Latches, Series 4000, Grade 2. Closers
should comply with BHMA 301, Door Controls, Closers.
10-36.9
Toilet Accessories. Toilet accessories may be surface mounted
or recessed, of non-corrodible metal or tile.
Provide toilet paper holder, soap dish, combination tumbler and
toothbrush holder, bathrobe hooks, and towel bars.
Provide a shower curtain rod. Specify rod at proper height for
conventional shower curtains (1.8 m by 1.8 m (approx.) (72 inches
by 72 inches)).
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