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g) Materials and Finishes: Materials and finishes
shall be durable, capable of sustaining liquid spills and easily
maintained; avoid carpet as floor material.
h) Special Requirements: Provide and coordinate
electrical receptacles with vending machine requirements.
Consider floor drains for spillage and cleaning. The vending
area, if a stand alone space, should be identifiable, visually
screened but not totally enclosed, and visually accessible from
the control desk in the lobby.
4.4.4
Corridors
a) Use: The corridors provide the means for
circulation of patrons, staff, spectators, and visitors.
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) Circulation and Adjacency Considerations: The
corridors shall link the lobby to all activity, support, staff,
and public spaces.
e)
Size: Minimum width shall be 2438 mm (8 feet
0 inch).
Coordinate with activity and program requirements.
f) Equipment and Furnishings:
Provide trash containers
and bench seating (optional).
g) Materials and Finishes: Recommend installing hard
surface floor finish for durability and ease of maintenance.
Carpet is not preferred.
4.4.5
Mechanical Room, Electrical Closet, and Janitor's Closet
a) Use: The mechanical room and the electrical
closet(s) serve as the primary locations for mechanical,
electrical, and communication equipment. The janitor's closet
provides storage space for custodial equipment and supplies.
b)
Hours of Use:
Coordinate specific hours with local
command.
c)
User Groups:
Staff and contractors only.
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