UFC 4-740-01NF
16 APRIL 2004
Provide a counter height of 42 inches (1070 mm) for standing patrons, with a
minimum counter length of 36 inches (910 mm) at a height meeting accessibility
regulations (34 inch or 860 mm maximum).
Finishes/Special Requirements:
Carpet is the recommended flooring, except for an area of resilient flooring at the
patron side of the counter.
Provide durable, attractive wall finishes, such as masonry, wood, or painted or vinyl-
covered high impact gypsum wall board (not pre-finished wall panels).
The counter should be well lit, inviting and easily identified by patrons. Enhance its
image through lighting. Avoid the use of conventional recessed fluorescent fixtures at
this focal point of the Center. A lighting level of 50 FC is recommended, with higher
levels at accent lighting.
Locate the main lighting, "glow package," PA and ceiling fan controls at the reception
counter.
Provide durable/hardwood edges on casework at exposed plastic laminate corners for
protection.
Integrate the point of sale terminal into the counter design with a recess to avoid
blocking view and exposing equipment.
Provide adequate space for glow package controls and stereo components.
Locate an optional computer terminal kiosk at or near the Counter for league
secretaries and for self-help individual/team printouts.
See Chapter 6 for other specialized requirements.
4-4.2 Reception Storage
Size/Dimensions:
Provide shoe storage, preferably in drawers, at 10 pairs per lane at the reception
counter or in an adjacent storage alcove.
Provide lockable drawers at the counter.
Provide for storage of youth balls in an adjacent storage alcove on rolling racks.
Provide storage of miscellaneous materials in the adjacent alcove.
Finishes/Special Requirements:
Use utilitarian finishes, such as painted gypsum wallboard for walls, lay-in acoustical
tile ceilings and resilient tile flooring.
See Chapter 6 for other specialized requirements.
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