UFC 4-740-16
25 May 2005
TABLE 3-13. LAUNDRY
This optional Laundromat provides a practical function for the facility. It should be
Description/
directly accessible to the game room. Also consider direct access to the outside. The
Usage
facility may remain open 24/7 or at times when the MRC is closed--must be capable of
being locked-off from the remainder of the facility.
2.74 m (9 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. Painted water-resistant gypsum wallboard.
Floor. VCT.
Ceiling. Acoustical Ceiling Panels. Consider washable and humidity resistant panels.
Gypsum wallboard ceiling can also be used.
Plumbing
Hot and cold water to each of the washing machines and one laundry sink. Floor
drains. Provide recessed plumbing cabinets for each utility connection to the
machines.
HVAC
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. Provide separate vents for the dryers.
Provide adequate dehumidification as part of the building systems.
Building system.
Fire Protection
Power
Provide power to each washer and dryer. Provide power for the bill change machine,
laundry product vending machines, and TVs. Provide power near the folding area for
irons. Do not provide any other additional outlets other than those required and
identified above.
540 Lux (50 ft. candles) general ambient lighting. Provide occupancy sensors.
Lighting
CCTV. Consider a camera positioned to monitor the bill change machine.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. Provide one outlet for each TV.
PA/Audio. Provide one speaker.
Telephone. Provide outlets for one or two optional pay phones.
Data. None required.
Security. Lockable doors to the exterior and interior.
Display case/board for advertising local events and attraction.
Casework
Wall or ceiling mounted TVs.
Furnishings
Fixtures &
Folding tables and hanging racks or clothes lines.
Equipment
Chairs.
(FF&E)
Extra large, high capacity washers and dryers--provide machines on a ratio of three
dryers/two washers.
Additional heavy-duty washer and dryer machines.
Laundry product vending machines.
Tamper resistant coin/bill change machine.
Pay phones and associated cabinets.
Provide lockable exterior double doors for machine access and maintenance.
Special
Requirements
Provide lockable (from MRC) interior door for access to MRC facility.
Provide easy access to rear of dryers to allow easy maintenance and cleaning of
vents.
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