MIL-HDBK-1037/8
(3) Entrance doors shall have flush mounted handles,
hinges and hardware. Install full height doors that open into
the court, e.g., 2031 mm high by 914 mm wide (6 feet 8 inches
high by 3 feet wide). Provide viewing capability into each
court. A full glass door with tempered safety glass,
specifically designed for racquetball courts, is preferred.
There shall be a small tempered shatterproof window installed
flush with the interior surface of the door at approximately eye
level. A window in the door is not required if vision panels or
glass back walls are provided.
(4) Ventilating ducts and lighting fixtures must be
installed flush with the ceiling or wall surfaces. Supply and
return vents shall be located in the rear one-third of the
ceiling and/or the upper one-third of the back wall.
(5) Two small locker compartment units approximately
228 mm by 354 mm by 152 mm deep (9 inches by 14 inches by 6
inches deep) shall be installed for patron usage inside each
court and located in the lower portion of the side wall
approximately 914 mm (3 feet) from the back wall. Locker doors
and hardware must be flush mounted in the walls.
(6) For courts with glass walls, all surfaces, e.g.,
floors and walls, immediately outside and adjacent to the court
shall not be darker in color or tone than the floor of the court.
This feature will reduce glare and allow players to follow the
ball as it plays off the glass wall.
f) Utilities Requirements: Translucent, impact
resistant, nonbreakable, flush mounted protective cover
specifically designed for racquetball courts must be used to
protect lighting units. The lighting source must provide an
illumination level of 900 lux (90 footcandles) on task, evenly
distributed throughout the court. Metal halide fixtures are
preferred. For courts with glass walls, the lighting level shall
be the same on both sides of the glass wall. This feature will
reduce glare and allow players to follow the ball as it plays off
the glass wall.
g)
Furnishing, Built-in and Collateral Equipment List
(1)
Wally ball anchors and hardware
(2) Water fountain and clock located in the
immediate area outside of courts, such as in the lobby or
corridor
h) Adjacency Considerations: Provide easy access to
patrons from entry and locker rooms, and good patron control.
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