UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
visible from the building and equipped with clear safety glazing for ease of child entry
and exit. Provide doors that meet the requirements for preventing finger entrapment
and that swing outward and are equipped with vandal-proof hardware and keyed locks.
Select locks that operate at the exterior of the door but do not allow children to be
trapped inside the structure.
The Navy does not require vision panels in the
storage shed.
6-5.2.2.2
Do not finish or insulate the interior unless required for continuation of the
main building envelope. Ventilate the storage shed but do not air condition. Make the
floors of concrete sloped to the door for drainage. Provide adequate headroom
clearance for an adult, and provide bins and racks to facilitate stable and secure
storage.
6-5.3
Shade. Patios and shade/shelter structures are an integral part of the
Outdoor Activity Area. Shade is a requirement for the CDC to receive DoD certification.
Cover each playground with a structure or structures to provide shelter from the sun and
inclement weather. Whichever is greater, provide a minimum of 10 percent shaded
area per each playground or a minimum of 1.4 m2 (15 square feet) per child for the
maximum number of children occupying the Outdoor Activity Area at any one time (See
playgrounds. However, at least 50 percent of the play area must be exposed to direct
sunlight during the morning and afternoon when the play area will be used.
6-5.3.1
Use structures and materials for shade that include trees and other natural
landscaping, exterior screened rooms, park shelters and structures, awnings, porches,
gazebos and umbrellas. Any given structure should provide a minimum shaded area of
1830 mm (6 ft.) in any direction. The degree and orientation of shade will depend on
local climatic conditions. In hot climates, consider larger shade structures. Consider
using a transitional area such as a patio, deck or platform as the link between interior
and exterior spaces. The requirements for platforms and stairs that access platforms
are as follows:
6-5.3.1.1
Design platforms, stairs, handrails on stairs, guardrails, and protective
barriers on platforms to comply with requirements for playground equipment contained
in the latest edition of the CPSC Handbook.
6-5.3.1.2
Maximum platform height for infants is 455 mm (18 in.) above adjacent
floor level. Maximum platform height for toddlers is 915 mm (36 in.) above adjacent
floor level. Maximum platform height for Preschool children is 1370 mm (54 in.) above
adjacent floor level.
6-5.3.1.3
Provide handrails to accommodate the intended age group on all stairs
(including adults). For children, heights will range between 510 mm (20 in.) above the
leading edge of the tread and 915 mm (36 in.). In certain instances it may be necessary
to have two railings mounted at differing heights.
6-7
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