UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
4-10.7.13
Recycling bin.
4-10.7.14
Do not provide deep fat fryers.
4-10.8
Fire Protection. Provide kitchen equipment and exhaust systems that
meet the requirements of NFPA 96. Protect grease removal devices, hoods, duct
system, and cooking equipment served by the hood by a wet chemical system or a
water spray system approved for protecting kitchen equipment. See paragraph 7-2 for
more information on fire protection requirements.
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LAUNDRY ROOM. Provide laundry facilities with floor drains and the
necessary utility connections and ducting for washers and dryers. Do not provide utility
connections for washers and dryers in kitchen areas. The using service will furnish
washers and dryers with funds other than MCA (see Appendix B). Provide commercial-
grade equipment.
4-11.1
Location. Design the laundry room to be accessible only to adults.
Locate this area near the infant/toddler activity rooms. Ideally, locate the laundry room
close to an exterior wall to minimize the run of the dryer exhaust vent length to the
exterior. However, do not locate the room near a building entrance due to the exhaust.
4-11.2
Space Requirements. Plan space requirements based on the following:
The typical small CDC uses one washer and two dryers and medium and large CDCs
use two washers and three dryers. Consult with CDC director, since laundry may be
contracted on the installation. In general, provide one more dryer than the number of
washers.
4-11.3
Dryers. Vent dryers directly to the exterior. Provide a booster fan in the
dryer vent when the travel distance exceeds 6.1 m (20 ft) to the exterior. Note that
dryer exhausts contain combustible lint that can present a fire hazard when the exhaust
vent is excessive in length. Vent dryers separately and do not combine with other
building exhaust systems.
4-11.4
Features. Design features should include the following:
4-11.4.1
Accommodate barrier free accessible, side-by-side washers and dryers.
4-11.4.2
Provide a laundry folding counter (minimum 1200 mm long), open storage
shelves for clean laundry, and secured storage for laundry supplies. Provide space for
covered metal containers for soiled laundry.
4-11.4.3
Provide a lockable door that can be opened from inside with a vision panel
in the door.
4-11.4.4
Provide durable, slip resistant floor sloped to floor drain(s).
4-11.4.5
Locate dryer exhaust vents for easy access for cleaning out the vents.
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