UFC 4-740-16
25 May 2005
TABLE 3-10. LIBRARY/QUIET ROOM
Quiet and comfortable area for studying, writing letters or reading books, newspapers,
Description/
or magazines. This room should have visual access to the game room allowing
Usage
patrons an opportunity to feel part of the activities while maintaining a noise level
conducive to reading. Personal laptop computers may be used throughout the space.
This space is not the Base Library.
2.44 m (8 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Painted gypsum wallboard.
Floor. Carpet with vinyl wall base.
Ceiling. ACP
None required
Plumbing
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum.
HVAC
Building system.
Fire Protection
Power
Provide convenience outlets for cleaning. Provide additional outlets for the use of
hand held machines. Provide convenience outlets near tables for use with laptop
computers.
540 Lux (50 ft. candles) general ambient lighting. Provide task lighting at table/desks.
Lighting
CCTV. None required.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. Provide one speaker.
Telephone. None required.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
Bookshelves may be provided as casework in lieu of FF&E.
Casework
Tables and chairs for writing and studying with task lighting.
Furnishings
Fixtures &
Consider reclining type chairs, sofas, and end tables for an informal reading area.
Equipment
Floor and table lamps.
(FF&E)
Bookshelves, magazine and newspaper racks.
Provide acoustical separation from the game room and other active functions.
Special
Provide adequate shade control to all windows.
Requirements
3-10
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