MIL-HDBK-1037/8
i)
Special Requirements
(1) Small storage space for cleaning material such
as floor mops. Locate in corridor, not in court.
(2) Consider an intercom controlled at the control
desk in the lobby and install speakers in adjacent lobby and
corridor areas.
(3) Provide individual light control switches for
each court at the control desk in the lobby.
(4) Ensure access into each court will allow for a
telescopic platform and equipment for changing light bulbs, court
maintenance and repair work. Provide doors with a minimum width
of 914 mm (3 feet 0 inch) and minimum height of 2031 mm (6 feet 8
inches).
(5) Provide locks for the courts doors where courts
are remote from control counter.
(6) If no direct visual access can be provided for
staff observation from the control counter, consider a closed
circuit television (CCTV) system for monitoring access to the
courts. Install cameras in adjacent lobby and corridor (not
inside courts) with controls, and monitor at the main control
desk.
(7) Each playing court is to be identified by a
number on the wall adjacent to or on the playing court door or
suspended from the corridor ceiling.
j) Space Size (square meters (feet), occupancy, or unit
of equipment): All courts will have four walls. The dimensions
shall be 6096 mm (20 feet) wide, 6096 mm (20 feet) high, and
12,192 mm (40 feet) long. The overall playing surface of each
racquetball court is 74.3 square meters (800 square feet). A
spectator gallery may be located immediately adjacent to the
courts.
4.1.6
Room/Activity Name.
Climbing wall (optional).
a) Activity Description: Many fitness conscious
patrons prefer rock climbing over other aerobic or cardiovascular
training for a total body workout. Indoor climbing walls provide
climbers with opportunities to better their skills. Indoor
climbing walls have become a successful tool to teach the skills
of climbing and movement on rock surface in a safe and controlled
environment. Designers should remember that the main uses of
climbing walls are threefold: offering instructional programs
for new climbers, fitness training or recreation for intermediate
through advanced climbers, and climbing competitions.
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