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.
d) Number of Users:
Daily average varies by base
population and program.
e)
Special Finishes Required
(1) Climbing walls are designed in every shape and
size imaginable.
(2) A good combination of a generous grid of T-nut
placements on wall panels, a wide variety of removable holds, and
carefully planned "natural" or permanent features can create an
environment where almost any type of problem can be developed.
(3) Basic wall features should include aretes,
dihedrals, overhanging routes, flakes, chimneys, buttresses and
roof. It's important to consider not only the width and height
of climbing walls, but also the depth available to create
interesting features such as aretes, buttresses and overhangs.
f) Utilities Requirements: Provide a lighting system
with a level of illumination, minimum setting of 500 lux (50
footcandles). Metal halide, mercury vapor or fluorescent lights
are recommended. Coordinate location of light with design of the
climbing wall. Lighting should not impair the patron, e.g.,
down-lighting fixtures shall not be installed directly above the
climbing wall.
g) Furnishing, Built-in and Collateral Equipment List:
A bulletin board should be placed in a visible, adjacent area on
which appropriate information and materials are posted, e.g.,
safety and injury guidelines, climbing tips, target heart zone
information, and instructions for measuring heart rate.
h)
Adjacency Considerations
(1) Location is the most important element in a
successful operation. A prominently placed climbing wall will
draw people to it and encourage investigation of other outdoor
programs.
(2) Must be visible from the control counter.
Preferred location in main gym or maybe lobby. The intent is to
have visual control of the climbing wall when it is not in
supervised use.
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