UFC 4-740-01NF
16 APRIL 2004
4-9
Building Services and Storage
4-9.1 Custodial
Description/Relationships:
Locate to be convenient to and accessible from the public circulation and major
activity areas.
Finishes/Special Requirements:
Provide resilient flooring or exposed concrete floors, and CMU or gypsum board walls,
and an acoustic tile ceiling.
Provide a service sink and a mop receptacle.
Provide GFI-equipped electrical outlets.
A lighting level of 50 FC is recommended.
See Chapter 6 for other specialized requirements.
4-9.2 Mechanical/ Electrical/ Communications
Description/Relationships:
Provide separate rooms for mechanical (HVAC), fire protection, electrical, and
communications equipment.
Locate the communication room to be accessible to staff within the building.
Locate the mechanical, fire protection and electric rooms to be accessible only from
the building exterior.
Size/Dimensions:
Provide a combined space for these rooms equal to approximately 5 percent of the
net building floor area.
Finishes/Special Requirements:
Provide exposed concrete floors and CMU or gypsum board walls, with the
appropriate fire separation rating.
A lighting level of 30 FC is recommended.
See Chapter 6 for other specialized requirements.
4-9.3 General Storage
Description/Relationships:
This space provides storage for seasonal materials, extra furnishings and
miscellaneous items.
Locate the general storage to be accessible to staff handling bulky items.
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