MIL-HDBK-1037/8
activity. Construct the facility in accordance with
MIL-HDBK-1002/1, Structural Engineering-General Requirements.
For general roofing criteria, see MIL-HDBK-1001/5, Roofing and
Waterproofing. Roof design, the type of space/function of the
activity, and hurricane region building codes should determine
the roofing construction. Consider the bulk and massing,
including roof-mounted mechanical equipment, because it can have
a significant visual impact.
3.2.1
Materials. Consider using suitable local materials and
construction methods. Use new materials and techniques only
where it can be shown in actual practice that there is an
economic or functional advantage. These proposals should have no
increase in cost over conventional systems. Wherever possible,
use stock or standard materials, fixtures, and equipment, readily
available at the local activity that is responsible for
maintaining and repairing the facility. Coordinate selection of
the materials with the BEAP of the activity. If the activity
does not have a BEAP, coordinate selection of the materials with
the adjacent surroundings and the entire activity.
3.2.2
Barrier Free Design Requirements. Provide barrier free
design requirements in accordance with Uniform Federal
Accessibility Standards (UFAS) or Americans With Disability Act
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Use the criteria that provides
the greatest accessibility.
The Recreational Access Advisory Committee developed the
"Recommendations for Accessibility Guidelines: Recreational
Facilities and Outdoor Developed Areas" (Recreation Report) for
the U.S. Architectural Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)
in July 1994. The Recreation Report contains recommendations
only and are not proposed or final accessibility guidelines. The
Recreation Report is a good supplemental reference for swimming
pools, whirlpools, saunas, gymnasiums, and fitness centers, and
is available from the Access Board.
3.2.3
Energy Conservation. OPNAVINST 4100.5D, Navy Energy
Management, requires compliance with the Energy Policy Act of
1992 and related executive orders such as Executive Order 12902,
Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation at Federal Facilities,
dated 8 March 1994. Executive Order 12902 sets new energy
consumption reduction goal of 30 percent by the year 2005. The
previous goal to which we have been designing facilities was 20
percent reduction by the year 2000. For new construction, this
was being done using guidance provided in NAVFAC letter
1001/04A/05A1 dated 1 May 1992 with revisions (draft) to
MIL-HDBK-1190 and Design Energy Targets (DET) of MIL-HDBK-1190.
The Interagency Energy Management Task Force was directed by
Executive Order 12902 to "ensure that the design and construction
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