UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
7-2.1
Plumbing.
7-2.1.1
General. Design domestic hot and cold water, sanitary and storm
drainage, plus propane, fuel oil, or natural gas systems to meet the requirements of the
most current edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) or the Uniform Plumbing
Code (UPC). Provide metering as required by individual installation. Consider
enlarging the sewer pipe size beyond the minimum required to reduce the occurrences
of back up. See Section 7-2.1.6, Section 7-2.1.7, and Section 7-2.1.8 for specific
requirements for each child activity room. See Table 7-2 for water temperature
requirements.
TABLE 7-2. WATER TEMPERATURE
REQUIREMENTS
Location
Water Temp
43C (110F) max
Isolation lavatory
Toilets
N/A
43C (110F) max
Lavatories
Bubblers
unchilled
43C (110F) max
Child activity rooms, all sinks
60C (140F)
Kitchen
60C (140F)
Laundry
82C (180F)
Pots and pans sink *
82C (180F)
Dishwasher machine *
* The temperature criteria may be met via boosters, as required. Chemical sanitizers may be used in lieu
of meeting the temperature criteria if required by local water chemistry.
7-2.1.2
Activity Room Toilets. Do not locate adult toilet areas within child
activity rooms. Provide them nearby, in the corridor, but not in the care room itself.
Locate child toilet areas in the activity rooms on or near the exterior wall of the activity
rooms, allowing access from the playground. This allows the caregiver to view a child in
the toilet area and the children on the playground. Keep in mind, however, the goal to
maximize window area in the activity rooms (see Section 7-1.3). Construct toilets as
part of the fixed elements, and share plumbing walls with other areas requiring plumbing
connections to the extent possible. Physically separate toilet areas from food
preparation and eating areas and partially screen from the view of remaining spaces.
Do not design so two activity share a toilet.
7-2.1.2.1
Layout.
The Navy and Marine Corps require lavatories to be
located in the same space as the water closet, but open and visible to the rest of the
room. The Air Force requires lavatories be located adjacent to, but outside of, the toilet
room (water closet space). The intent of these approaches is to force the child to pass
the lavatory when reentering the activity room from the toilet room. Regardless, design
to accommodate easy supervision and the amount of congestion that can occur in the
toilet, especially before meal times.
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