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to the activity, support, and public spaces. If equipment and
towels are issued from the control desk, provide a separate but
adjacent storage room for the equipment and towels.
(2) Adjacent to each other as well as to the control
desk and the gear issue and laundry room, the administrative
office spaces shall be readily accessible to activity and support
areas. Visual monitoring of the control desk and the optional
pro shop from the office spaces should be required. The facility
director shall have a separate office space.
i)
Special Requirements
j) Space Size (square meters (feet), occupancy, or unit
of equipment): The following square meter (footage) requirements
must be maintained for each control counter/administration area
by installation: Xlarge - 93 square meters (1000 square feet);
Large - 84 square meters (900 square feet); Medium - 74 square
meters (800 square feet); Small - 56 square meters (600 square
feet) and Xsmall - 37 square meters (400 square feet).
4.3.2
Gear Issue and Laundry Room
a) Activity Description: An area for patrons to check
out athletic gear and recreation equipment for leisure use.
Storage and laundry facilities should be located in this area.
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. Gear issue and
laundry room will be operated by authorized staff members only.
d) Number of Users:
Daily average varies by base
population and program.
e)
Special Finishes Required
(1) The floor of the gear issue area shall be a
moisture-proof, non-skid surface that is resistant to detergents
and bleaching agents.
Additionally, the floor of the laundry
area shall be reinforced for the washers and dryers. The floor
material and finish should be able to withstand repetitive use by
wheeled laundry and equipment carts. The walls and ceiling
should be moisture and humidity resistant. Finish suspended
ceiling is not a requirement in the laundry room.
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