MIL-HDBK-1037/8
b) Hours of Use: Daily. Monday through Friday
0600-2200; Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 0900-2000. Coordinate
specific hours with local command.
c) User Groups: Military personnel, family members,
reservists, retirees, and eligible DOD civilians. Primary
utilization by military personnel.
d) Number of Users:
Daily average varies by base
population and program.
e)
Special Finishes Required
(1) The type of flooring must be consistent with the
type of equipment selected. The free weight area shall be
covered with a durable, resilient, high impact resistant
material. The preferred floor finish is a rolled rubber or sheet
goods product designed for free weight exercise areas. In the
circuit training and cardiovascular machine areas, an easily
cleaned and durable carpet with attached rubber cushion (pad)
should be used. Recommend installing a broadloom, carpet (not
carpet tiles) direct glue, multicolored, patterned carpet to help
hide soil and stains. Carpeted areas should be treated with an
antimicrobial agent.
(2) At least one wall in the free weight area should
be mirrored. A combination of windows, plants, and graphics
should be used throughout the area. The mirror locations and
equipment layout must be coordinated to ensure patrons can see
their reflections when using the fitness equipment, especially in
the free weight area. The wall mirrors should be mounted
continually edge-to-edge, approximately 354 mm (1 foot 2 inches)
above the finished floor, and continue to a minimum height of
2133 mm (7 feet) above the finished floor. Specify trim moldings
along the top and bottom edges of the mirrors, and along the
mirror ends if they are not flush with the end walls. This will
provide a protective edge and a decorative finished trim edging.
(3) Continue the floor carpeting up the walls to the
bottom of the mirror trim as permitted by local fire regulations.
If carpet is not allowed, specify a vinyl base molding strip,
approximately 101 mm (4 inches) high, and paint or vinyl cover
the wall area up to the bottom of the mirror trim.
(4) Coordinate the finish schedule with the
furniture/fixtures and equipment (FF&E) so they provide a
decorative, coordinated interior design scheme.
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