UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
7-1.2.5
Dutch doors are not permitted in CDCs.
7-1.2.6
Do not use folding or sliding partitions or doors in children's activity rooms.
7-1.2.7
Sliding glass doors are only allowed at the main entry and will be
automated. If used, plainly mark the doors at both adult and child levels to prevent
someone walking through the door by accident. Automated, sliding doors facilitate entry
and exit of parents carrying children and supplies. Ensure the doors meet the Life
Safety Code requirements for emergency and non-powered operation.
7-1.2.8
Install finger-pinch protection devices wherever doors are accessible to
children.
7-1.2.9
Cover the hand contact and splash areas of doors and walls with a finish
that is easily cleaned. Enamel paint is acceptable.
7-1.2.10
See Section 2-15 for exit door and hardware requirements.
7-1.3
Windows. Provide windows from activity rooms to the outside and from
activity rooms to corridors. Consider large windows between the corridors and the
activity rooms to allow both children and adults to see through. Consider the height and
scale of windows, type of glass, clear view (no horizontal members blocking view of
either adults or children), control of light, and safety factors. Ensure the design of the
facility addresses climatic concerns when designing the amount of glazing on all
elevations. Concurrently, be cognizant of the importance of maximizing natural day
lighting in the care areas.
7-1.3.1
General Window Criteria.
7-1.3.1.1
Construct, adapt or adjust all windows in areas used by children under 5
years of age to limit the exit opening accessible to children to less than 90 mm (3.5 in.),
or be otherwise protected by guards that do not block outdoor light.
7-1.3.1.2
Screen all openings used for ventilation.
7-1.3.1.3
Adhere to the following safety glass standards:
Consumer Product Safety Commission, 16 CFR, Part 1201, Safety
Standard for Architectural Glazing.
ANSI Z97.1, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Testing
for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings.
Refer to Section 1-5 for Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP)
requirements.
7-1.3.2
Child Activity Room Window Criteria.
7-3
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