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VEHICLE OPERATIONSA N D V E H I C L EM A I N T E N A N C EFACILITIES DESIGN GUIDE

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AMC has developed this Guide to set the standard for vehicleoperations and vehicle maintenance facilities. Everyone’s coop-eration and support is needed to get on with the planning,programming, design, and construction. AMC’s commitmentis to our people — to upgrade their facilities — to give them thespace they need, an environment in which they can be as pro-ductive as possible, and a workplace in which they can proudlyserve.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1Introduction

A. Purpose .............................................1

B. Design Guide Scope and Use..............11. Project Initiation2. Site Selection3. Design4. Interior Finishes and Furnishings

C. Vehicle Operations and VehicleMaintenance Facilities........................2

1. Vehicle Operations Facilities2. Vehicle Maintenance Facilities

Chapter 2Program

A. General .............................................31. Planning and Programming

Considerations2. Vehicle Operations and Vehicle

Maintenance Complex

B. Vehicle Operations AdministrativeFacility Functions ..............................4

1. Administrative2. Heated Parking Facility3. Vehicle Washing/Cleaning Facility

C. Vehicle Maintenance Facility Functions ..........................................5

1. Functional Considerations2. Vehicle Maintenance Support Core3. Multipurpose Vehicle Maintenance4. Allied Trades5. Special Purpose Vehicle

Maintenance6. Refueling Maintenance Facility

D. Space Criteria for Vehicle OperationsFacilities and Vehicle MaintenanceFacilities ............................................9

1. Planning Considerations 2. Standard Facility Requirements

Chapter 2Program (Cont.’d)

E. Site Evaluation ..................................131. Location2. Size

F. Special Project Costs..........................14

Chapter 3Overall ProjectDesign

A. General .............................................15

B. Site Design ........................................151. Selection2. Access 3. Facility Relationships4. Utilities5. Landscaping

C. Building Design .................................181. Organization and Circulation2. Architectural Character, Materials,

and Finishes3. Supervision and Security4. Flexibility and Expansion Potential5. Disabled Access 6. Special Considerations for

Renovations

D. Building Systems ...............................191. Structural 2. Heating, Ventilating, and Air

Conditioning3. Plumbing 4. Electrical5. Fire Protection 6. Communications

Chapter 4Functional Area andSpace Criteria

A. General .............................................23

B. Vehicle Operations AdministrativeFacility ..............................................23

1. Design Considerations2. Lobby/Entrance3. Vehicle Dispatch4. Drivers’ Ready Room (Lounge)5. Fleet Management6. Conference/Training Room7. Vehicle Operations Superintendent8. Command and Control 9. Vehicle Operations Administration

10. Vehicle Operations Support (Shift Supr.)

11. Vehicle Operations Officer12. Equipment Support13. Rest Rooms/Showers14. Lockers15. Kitchen/Vending16. Storage17. Mechanical Room18. Operator Care/Cleaning19. Janitor’s Space

C. Vehicle Operations Heated ParkingFacility ..............................................27

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Chapter 4Functional Area andSpace Criteria(Cont.’d)

E. Vehicle Maintenance Support Core .....................................27

1. Design Considerations2. Vestibule3. Customer Service Center4. Customer Service Lounge5. Maintenance Control and Analysis6. Materiel Control7. COPARS8. Rest Rooms/Showers/Lockers9. Break Room/Training Room

10. Technical Order Library11. Mechanical Room12. Tools13. Decentralized Supply Support-

Bench Stock14. Decentralized Supply Support-

Parts Storage15. Machine Shop16. Vehicle Maintenance

Manager’s Office17. Vehicle Maintenance Administration18. Connecting Corridors

F. Multipurpose VehicleMaintenance ......................................32

1. Design Considerations2. Service Bays3. Aisle Circulation Space4. Drive Through5. Minor Maintenance6. Multipurpose Supervisor’s Office7. Tire Repair

Chapter 4Functional Area andSpace Criteria(Cont.’d)

G. Allied Trades.....................................331. Design Considerations2. Allied Trades Supervisor’s Office3. Welding4. Upholstery5. Paint Preparation6. Paint Booth7. Repair Bays8. Jacks/Floor Tools

H. Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance ......................................34

1. Design Considerations2. Special Purpose Vehicle

Maintenance Supervisor’s Office3. Service Bays4. Jacks/Floor Tools

I. Vehicle Maintenance Refueling Facility ..............................................35

1. Design Considerations2. Entry/Waiting3. Supervisor’s Office4. Maintenance Bays5. Jacks/Floor Tools 6. Tools7. Rest Rooms

Chapter 5Interior Finishes

A. General .............................................37

B. Finish Schedule .................................37

C. Furniture...........................................38

References..............................43

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List of FiguresFigure Number Page Number Description

Figure 1-A 2 Site Organization for the Vehicle Operations and Vehicle Maintenance Complex

Figure 2-A 4 Functional Area Relationships for the Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility

Figure 2-B 6 Functional Area Relationships for the Vehicle Maintenance Facility

Figure 2-C 7 Functional Area Relationships for the Vehicle Maintenance Support Core

Figure 2-D 8 Functional Area Relationships for Allied Trades Figure 2-E 12 Site Organization for the Vehicle Operations and Vehicle

Maintenance ComplexFigure 2-F 13 Refueling Vehicle Maintenance Facility Site Plan (Locate

Adjacent to POL and Fuels Operations Facility)Figure 3-A 17 Site Organization for the Vehicle Operations and Vehicle

Maintenance ComplexFigure 4-A 23 Illustrative Floor Plan of the Vehicle Operations

Administrative FacilityFigure 4-B 27 Illustrative Floor Plan for the Vehicle

Washing/Cleaning FacilityFigure 4-C 28 Illustrative Floor Plan for the Vehicle Maintenance FacilityFigure 4-D 36 Illustrative Floor Plan for the Refueling Vehicle

Maintenance Facility

List of TablesTable Number Page Number Description

Table 2-A 9 Space Requirements for a Typical Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility

Table 2-B 10 Space Requirements for Vehicle Maintenance Support CoreTable 2-C 10 Space Requirements for Customer Service CenterTable 2-D 10 Space Requirements for Multipurpose Vehicle MaintenanceTable 2-E 10 Space Requirements for Allied TradesTable 2-F 11 Space Requirements for Special Purpose Vehicles and

Material Handling Equipment MaintenanceTable 2-G 11 Space Requirements for Refueling Vehicle MaintenanceTable 2-H 11 Space Requirements for the Typical Vehicle

Maintenance FacilitiesTable 5-A 40 Finish Schedule for the Vehicle Operations

Administrative FacilityTable 5-B 41 Finish Schedule for the Vehicle Maintenance FacilityTable 5-C 42 Finish Schedule for the Vehicle Washing/Cleaning FacilityTable 5-D 42 Finish Schedule for the Refueling Maintenance Facility

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Chapter 1

IntroductionA. PurposeThis guide provides the basic criteria toevaluate, plan, program, and design AirMobility Command (AMC) vehicleoperations and vehicle maintenancefacilities. It is intended to make com-manders and their staffs aware ofimportant design considerations and to aid in project development.

Planning and programming for vehicle operations and vehicle main-tenance facilities should consider allaspects of the operation, as well asmaintenance and repair of variousvehicle types. Additionally, a qualitydesign will maximize effective use ofavailable space and provide efficientvehicle operations and vehicle main-tenance facilities.

B. Design GuideScope and Use

This guide applies to the design ofall new construction and renovationprojects for vehicle operations andvehicle maintenance facilities. It provides the overall criteria fordetermining requirements, site evalua-tion and planning, and design ofexterior and interior areas.

Use this guide to supplement other Air Force and Department of Defense(DoD) policies and instructions to identify individual construction projectrequirements. The Requirements andManagement Plan (RAMP) defines the program for design of an individualMilitary Construction (MILCON)project. It includes functional require-ments, design criteria, and cost infor-mation. The material in this guideprovides the basis for preparing theRAMP.

1. Project InitiationInformation required for preparationof the DD Form 1391, which initiatesproject development, is found inChapter 2. This includes considera-tions of the space criteria todetermine overall building size andsite evaluation, and special factors tobe used in the cost estimates.

2. Site SelectionThis is generally part of the masterplanning process. It is completedprior to preparing a DD Form 1391 foran individual project. However, pro-ject programming requirementsdeveloped in the DD Form 1391phase may require a re-evaluation ofsite selection decisions. For guidancein evaluating sites for a project, seeChapter 2, Section E, Site Evaluation.

3. Designa. The design of a project is typicallydeveloped in progressive phases, i.e.,planning and programming, conceptand preliminary drawings, and finalworking drawings. Design guidancefor all of these design phases is cov-ered in Chapters 2 through 4.

b. Chapter 2 provides basic planning and programming criteria, along withtables for determining square footagerequirements.

c. Chapter 3 presents concept and preliminary design considerations,such as the location of a facility on asite, the design of the facility andsupporting utilities, as well as specifictechnical guidance.

d. Chapter 4 addresses specific designissues concerning individual function-al areas, which are important forpreliminary and working drawings. Inthis chapter, illustrative designs and photographs help clarify the designguidance of the preceding chapters.

4. Interior Finishes andFurnishings

Chapter 5 provides recommendationsfor the selection of interior materials,finishes, and colors. Carefully select-ed interior finishes and furnishings areessential for a quality design.

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C. VehicleOperations and VehicleMaintenanceFacilities

Vehicle operations and vehicle main-tenance facilities are an essentialelement of aircraft support. Appro-priate facilities are needed to supportoperations management, preventivemaintenance, and unscheduled repairwork on all vehicles on base (includ-ing vehicles belonging to tenantorganizations). The types of vehiclesrequiring maintenance support willrange from general fleet to specialpurpose, such as cargo loaders, con-struction equipment, aircraft tugs,snow removal equipment, along withrefueling and emergency vehicles(e.g., fire trucks).

Fully functional and properly config-ured facilities will ensure that a higherpercentage of the fleet is kept in oper-ation. Quality facilities will improvethe maintenance specialists’ efficiencyand ability to make repairs, andencourage pride of ownership in their workplace.

This guide evaluates the distinctrequirements of a vehicle operationsfacility and a vehicle maintenancefacility separately. However, the facil-ities can be organized in a complex asillustrated in Figure 1-A. The follow-ing provides an overview of necessaryrequirements for each facility.

1. Vehicle Operations Facilitiesa. Provide an area to accommodatethe following: administrative offices,

vehicle washing/cleaning, heated parking (required in severe cold cli-mate areas), fleet vehicle parking,dispatch, drivers’ lounge, and fleetmanagement. Unique missionrequirements may require additionalfunctions to support the overall vehi-cle operations/maintenance effort.

2. Vehicle Maintenance Facilitiesa. Provide shops to maintain all vehi-cles assigned to the base. These shopsshould provide space and facilities for scheduled and unscheduled main-tenance. This includes, but is notlimited to, inspection, general repairand replacement of major assemblies,lubrication, fluid changes, tune-ups,

tire rotation, painting, welding,upholstery repair, testing, cleaning,storage and retrieval of parts, andfabrication of minor parts.

b. Provide support functions formaintenance control and analysis,tool room, parts room, locker rooms,and offices. Shop operations are usually supported by a contractor-operated parts store (COPARS).

c. Other elements of the vehicle complex include a hazardous wasteaccumulation point, a dynamometerfacility (certifies vehicle emissions),and various vehicle parking lots. ■

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Figure 1-A: Site Organization for the Vehicle Operations and Vehicle Maintenance Complex.

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A.GeneralThe transportation organization encom-passes command and control, combatreadiness and resources, vehicle opera-tions, vehicle maintenance and, at somelocations, the traffic management office(TMO).

The squadron commander and firstsergeant, with associated administrativesupport, provide command and controlto the organization. Combat readinessand resources provide expertise for thecommander to prepare and execute theunit’s wartime mission. Vehicle opera-tions manages the assigned vehicle fleet and ensures compliance with pub-lic laws related to the administrationand management of military vehicles.Vehicle maintenance maintains thevehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.

At locations without an aerial portsquadron, the TMO is a function of basetransportation and manages personalproperty, passenger, and cargoshipments. At locations with an aerialport squadron, TMO is a function ofthat aerial port squadron.

It is highly desirable to house as manyadministrative functions as possiblewithin one facility. For example, command and control and combatreadiness and resources could share an area within the vehicle operations

administrative facility, as this guideillustrates (see Figure 2-A). However,local mission needs should be theprimary consideration for determiningshared facilities.

1. Planning and ProgrammingConsiderations

a. Planning, programming, and design-ing a vehicle operations or vehiclemaintenance facility normally requireextensive coordination. This coordi-nation is important because of thedifferent organizations involved indeveloping facility requirements.

b. Personnel likely to have facilityplan- ning and design inputs are asfollows:

◆ Wing commander

◆ Wing safety officer

◆ Operations group commander

◆ Logistics group commander

◆ Support group commander

◆ Transportation squadroncommander

◆ Vehicle operations officer

◆ Vehicle maintenance manager

◆ Supply squadron commander◆ Communications squadron

commander

◆ Civil engineer squadroncommander

◆ Security police squadron commander

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2. Vehicle Operations and Vehicle Maintenance Complex

Programming functional requirementsfor vehicle operations and vehiclemaintenance facilities (Figures 1-A,page 2) can be broken into the following categories:

a. Vehicle Operations Facilities

◆ Administrative

◆ Heated parking

◆ Vehicle washing/cleaning

b. Vehicle Maintenance Facilities

◆ Multipurpose vehicle maintenance

◆ Special purpose vehicle maintenance

◆ Allied trades

◆ Dynamometer (Facility for verifying and certifying vehicleemissions.)

◆ Refueling maintenance (Becauseof the potential fire hazard, locatethis facility remotely. The ideallocation for this facility would beadjacent to the POL and fuelsoperations facility.)

◆ Hazardous waste accumulation point

B. VehicleOperationsAdministrativeFacilityFunctions

See Figure 2-A for functional arearelationships for the vehicle operationsadministrative facility.

1. Administrativea. This building is the nerve center of vehicle operations. The center

controls both operational and preven-tative maintenance functions for thevehicle fleet. Provide space for thefollowing functions: administrativeoffices, drivers’ ready room (lounge),vehicle dispatch, conference/trainingroom for drivers’ training and testing,lockers, and rest rooms.

b. Lobby/Entrance - Provide an air-lock vestibule at the main entrancewith a customer waiting area.

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CONFERENCE/TRAININGROOM

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GUARDSTATION

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COMMAND AND CONTROL,COMBAT READINESS AND RESOURCES

SECURITYFENCE

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MECHANICAL

COMPLEXENTRY GATES

DRIVERS'READY ROOM(LOUNGE)

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Figure 2-A: Functional Area Relationships for the Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility.

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c. Vehicle Dispatch - Locate vehiclefleet dispatchers near the front entryof the building to serve customersefficiently. This function shouldmaintain visual and physical contactwith the drivers’ ready room (lounge)and fleet parking area.

◆ Guard Station - Provide a stationto control vehicle access to thecomplex. Locate the guard at the gate to control access to thecomplex.

d. Drivers’ Ready Room (Lounge) - Locate the area adjacent to vehicledispatch, with a pass-through windowto dispatch. Also, provide easy accessto the rest rooms, kitchen/vending,and lockers.

e. Lockers - Locate locker rooms adjacent to the drivers’ ready room(lounge).

f. Kitchen/Vending - Locate adjacent to drivers’ ready room(lounge).

g. Fleet Management - Locate administrative area with easy access to vehicle dispatch. Some of the fleet management functions includeanalysis, vehicle control, operators’records and licensing, and registeredequipment management.

h. Conference/Training Room -Multipurpose space that is accessibleto both drivers and administrativepersonnel.

i. Operator Care/Cleaning - Enclosedservice bay for minor maintenanceand general vehicle cleaning. Thedriveway access should be accessiblefrom the U- drive-it fleet vehicleparking lot.

j. Mechanical - Spaces for heating,ventilating, and air conditioning(HVAC) equipment electrical service,telephone switching equipment, andfire detection and alarm equipment.

k. Storage - General interior storagearea located adjacent to operator care/cleaning.

l. Vehicle Operations Support (Shift Supervisor) - Provide area for control of operational (short-notice,minor maintenance) and preventivemaintenance of the vehicle fleet.

m. Vehicle Operations Adminis-tration - Locate in an open office areawith easy access to the vehicle opera-tions superintendent’s office.

n. Vehicle Operations Superin- tendent - Locate adjacent to the vehicle operations officer’s office.This office should provide easy accessto the operations administrative staff.

o. Vehicle Operations Officer -This is a private office for the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) to oversee theoperations of the facility. It shouldprovide easy access to the operationsadministrative staff.

p. Equipment Support - This administrative space is for personnelwho issue and maintain chains, roadkits, and other essential equipment.Furnish office with modular systemsfurniture.

q. Command and Control - Additional administrative functions,such as combat readiness andresources, can share space within thevehicle operations administrativefacility, even though the organization

is not part of vehicle operations. The primary consideration for determining shared facilities is localmission requirements.

r. Rest Rooms/Showers - Centrallylocate male and female facilities.

s. Janitor’s Space - Area for mop sinks and storage of cleaning andmaintenance supplies.

2. Heated Parking FacilityAt locations where severe cold condi-tions exist, provide heated facilities forcrew busses, commanders’ cars, andother mission-essential vehicles.

3. Vehicle Washing/CleaningFacility

a. Enclosed Bays - Bays for vehiclewashing/cleaning should include a wash bay and an area for vehicle vacuuming and waxing.

b. Canopy - Provide covered area for washed/cleaned vehicles that areawaiting pickup.

c. Storage - Area for supplies to support vehicle washing/cleaning,such as wax, rags, and touch-up paint.

C. VehicleMaintenanceFacilityFunctions

See Figure 2-B, page 6, for functionalarea relationships for the vehiclemaintenance facility.

1. Functional Considerationsa. If designing a stand-alone facility,refer to Chapter 4, paragraph E,

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“Vehicle Maintenance Support Core,”to select appropriate functions thatsupport mission requirements. In addi-tion, other requirements may need to beincorporated into:

◆ Multipurpose vehicle maintenance

◆ Special purpose vehicle maintenance

◆ Allied trades

b. Collocate two or more differenttypes of maintenance shops wheneverpossible so that support core functionsof the shops, such as tools, parts,machine shop, mechanical spaces, restrooms, and other common areas can beshared. This improves overall flexibilityof the mechanics performing the main-tenance and reduces the requirementsfor parts and tools. Collocated func-tions will also reduce square footagerequirements for the facility.

2. Vehicle Maintenance Support Core

See Figure 2-C, page 7, for functionalarea relationships of the support corefor the vehicle maintenance facility.

a. Vehicle MaintenanceAdministration - Locate in an openoffice area within the vehicle mainte-nance facility. Provide easy access tocustomer entrances. Locate the vehi-cle maintenance manager’s officeadjacent to the vehicle maintenanceadministration area.

b. Vehicle Maintenance Manager’sOffice - Locate adjacent to the vehicle maintenance areas and administration center.

c. Customer Service Center -Locate at the facility’s main entrance,with a service counter and customerservice lounge.

d. Maintenance Control and Analysis - Locate within easy accessof the vehicle maintenance manager.

e. Material Control - Provides administrative oversight of contractedoperations. Locate within easy accessof maintenance control and analysis,and the vehicle maintenance manager.

f. COPARS - Parts service area withcounter and parts bins. Provide interior and exterior access.

g. Technical Order (TO) Library -Library for mechanics to refer to thelatest publications and updates.

h. Rest Rooms/Showers/Lockers -Provide separate men’s and women’sfacilities. Each should have direct

access to appropriate lockers andshowers for personnel assigned to the facility.

i. Break Room/Training Room - Themultipurpose room can be divided by an acoustical-rated partition when necessary.

j. Mechanical - Space for HVAC,electrical service, telephone switching equipment, and fire detection andalarm equipment.

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ENTRANCE

SPECIALPURPOSEVEHICLEMAINTENANCEVEHICLE

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Figure 2-B: Functional Area Relationships for the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

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k. Machine Shop - Should have bothan interior and exterior access.

l. Decentralized Supply Support -Area provided for parts storage and asupply computer terminal.

◆ Bench Stock - Provide an area forthe storage of commonly used items.

◆ Parts Storage - Provide an area for the storage of vehicle parts.

m. Tools - Provide an area for storageof tool boxes and shared tools.

3. Multipurpose VehicleMaintenance

a. Service Bays - Provide bays for adrive-through maintenance area withservicing equipment to support a variety of vehicle types.

b. Minor Maintenance - Locate areaadjacent to the customer service area.Bays for user organizations to performtune-ups, lubrication, and quick turnaround repairs (repair work taking lessthan two hours at a cost of under $100).

c. Jacks/Floor Tools - Locate adjacent to service bays with space for jack stands, lifts, hoists, etc.

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Figure 2-C: Functional Area Relationships for the Vehicle Maintenance Support Core.

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MULTIPURPOSEVEHICLEMAINTENANCE(See Figure 4-C, Page 28)

CONNECTING CORRIDOR - MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

CONNECTING CORRIDOR - CUSTOMER EXITENTRANCE

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EXITENTRANCE

ENTRANCE

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d. Multipurpose Vehicle Supervisor’sOffice - Locate with easy access toservice bays.

e. Tire Repair - Indoor area for tirestorage, tire replacement, balancing,and repair.

4. Allied TradesIf combined as an integral part of avehicle maintenance facility, alliedtrades can share support core functions.See Figure 2-D for the functional arearelationships of the allied trades area.

a. Allied Trades Supervisor’s Office -Provide the shop supervisor with visi-bility and access to the shop.

b. Welding - Specific area for arc andacetylene welding is required.

c. Upholstery - Area for repair ofupholstery and storage of materials.

d. Paint Preparation - For sanding,taping, and clean-up prior to placingthe vehicle in a paint booth.

e. Paint Booth - Area within thefacility should be large enough tohouse the paint booth.

f. Repair Bays -For vehicle body repairs.

g. Jacks/Floor Tools - Locate adjacent to service bays with space for jack stands, lifts, hoists, etc.

5. Special Purpose VehicleMaintenance

a. Service Bays - Provide bays for therepair and maintenance of specializedvehicles such as forklifts, aircraft cargoloaders, front-end loaders, aircrafttugs, heavy construction equipment,and snow removal equipment. Alsoprovide maintenance bays for fire

fighting vehicles when maintenancecannot be performed elsewhere on base.

b. Special Purpose VehicleMaintenance Supervisor’s Office -Locate within easy access of the service bays.

c. Jacks/Floor Tools - Locate adjacent to service bays with space for jack stands, lifts, hoists, etc.

6. Refueling MaintenanceFacility

This facility should be remotely locat-ed because of the potential fire hazard.

a. Entry/Waiting - Room with customer seating.

b. Supervisor’s Office - For the shop supervisor, with easy access tothe maintenance area.

c. Rest Rooms - Provide separatemen’s and women’s facilities. Eachshould have direct access to appropri-ate lockers and showers for personnel

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Figure 2-D: Functional Area Relationships for Allied Trades.

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assigned to the facility. Provide sepa-rate unisex public rest room that isaccessible from entry/waiting area.

d. Maintenance Bays - Provide sufficient room to accommodate the largest refueling vehicles.

e. Tools - Provide an area for storage of tool boxes and shared tools.

f. Jacks/Floor Tools - Locate adjacent to service bays with space for jack stands, lifts, hoists, etc.

g. Mechanical - Provide space forHVAC, electrical, plumbing, fireprotection, and communications.

D. Space Criteriafor VehicleOperationsFacilities and VehicleMaintenanceFacilities

1. Planning Considerationsa. Define the size, type, number, and functional area relationshipsrequired to support a vehicle opera-tions or maintenance facility.

b. Development of space requirementsshould take into consideration theexisting facilities relative to currentand future needs.

2. Standard FacilityRequirements

a. The AMC standard for a vehicleoperations facility is 5,672 square feet.Table 2-A is an example of how thespace should be apportioned.

b. Tables 2-B through 2-H providespace requirements for the vehiclemaintenance facilities, which are basedon the number and types of vehiclesassigned to the base. The functionalareas are graphically illustrated inFigures 2-B through 2-D.

◆ Table 2-A: Space Requirementsfor a Typical Vehicle OperationsAdministrative Facility - This isan example of the areas required tosupport the overall administrativefunctions of a vehicle operationsfacility.

Table 2-A: Space Requirements for a Typical Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility.

Example – Space Requirements for Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility

Component Net SF Net SM*

Lobby/Entrance 122 11Vehicle Dispatch 400 37Guard Station 90 8Drivers’ Ready Room (Lounge) 550 51Kitchen/Vending 100 9Lockers 200 19Men’s Rest Room/Lockers/Shower 130 12Women’s Rest Room/Lockers/Shower 130 12Fleet Management 450 42Conference/Training Room 225 21Veh. Operations Officer 150 14Veh. Operations Superintendent 90 8Veh. Operations Admin. 180 17Veh. Operations Support (Shift Supr.) 90 8Equipment Support 180 17Operator Care/Cleaning 670 62Storage 670 62Mechanical/Electrical Room 300 28

Subtotal 4,727 438Walls and Circulation (20%)(1) 945 88

Gross Total 5,672 526Command and Control 1,500 139

Legend SF - Square Footage

*SM - Square Meters = .0929 x SF (All measurements are rounded)

(1) 20% factor is typical for administrative facilities

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◆ Table 2-B: Vehicle MaintenanceSupport Core - The areas whichshould be included in the adminis-trative support for vehicle main-tenance facility are as follows:

• Vehicle maintenance manager

• Vehicle maintenance administration

• Maintenance control and analysis

• Materiel control

• COPARS

• Technical order library

• Break room/training room

• Rest rooms/lockers/showers

• Machine shop

• Tools

• Decentralized supply support(Validate square footagerequirements for parts storageand bench stock with the localchief of supply. Table 2-B does

not reflect square footagerequirements for these areas.)

◆ Table 2-C: Customer ServiceCenter - Area for customer service.

◆ Table 2-D: Multipurpose VehicleMaintenance - This area includesspace for multipurpose and generalpurpose vehicles, minor and majorrepairs, tire repair, and the superin-tendent’s office.

AlliedTrades

Total Assigned Vehicles Gross SF Gross SM*

0 to 250 2,000 186

251 to 500 2,500 232

501 to 700 3,000 279

701 to 900 3,500 325

901 to 1,100 4,000 372

1,101 to 1,200 4,500 418

1,201 to 1,300 5,000 465

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0 to 100 5,000 465

101 to 200 7,500 697

201 to 300 10,000 929

301 to 400 12,500 1,161

401 to 500 15,000 1,394

Table 2-D: Space Requirements for Multipurpose Vehicle Maintenance.

Table 2-B: Space Requirements for Vehicle Maintenance Support Core.

Customer ServiceCenter


0 to 250 1,200 111

251 to 500 1,600 149

501 to 700 2,000 186

701 to 900 2,400 223

901 to 1,100 2,800 260

1,101 to 1,200 3,200 297

1,201 to 1,300 3,600 334

Table 2-C: Space Requirements for Customer Service Center. Table 2-E: Space Requirements for Allied Trades.

Vehicle Maintenance Support Core


0 to 250 5,000 465

251 to 500 6,000 557

501 to 700 7,000 650

701 to 900 8,000 743

901 to 1,100 8,500 790

1,101 to 1,200 9,000 836

1,201 to 1,300 9,500 883

Legend for Tables 2-B, 2-C, 2-D, and 2-E. SF - Square Footage *SM - Square Meters (All measurements are rounded)

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Example – Space Requirements Typical Vehicle Maintenance Facilities

Based on a Total of 750 Vehicles: 29 Refuelers, 45 Material Handlers, 486 Multipurpose, and 190 Special Purpose

Component Gross SF Gross SM*

Administrative Support Core 8,000 743(Table 2-B, 750 Vehicles)

Customer Service Center (Table 2-C, 750 Vehicles) 2,400 223

Multipurpose Vehicle Maint.(Table 2-D, 486 Vehicles) 15,000 1,394

Allied Trades(Table 2-E, 750 Vehicles) 3,500 325

Special Purpose Vehicle Maint.(Table 2-F, 190 Vehicles) 8,400 780

Material Handling Equip. (Table 2-F, 45 Vehicles) 5,900 548

Refueling Vehicles Maint.(Table 2-G, 29 Vehicles) 4,250 395

Gross Total(1) 47,450 4,408

Table 2-F: Space Requirements for Special Purpose Vehiclesand Material Handling Equipment Maintenance.

Some of the types of vehiclesrepaired in this maintenance areaare busses, ambulances, tractortrailers, sedans, and pickups.

◆ Table 2-E: Allied Trades - Thisarea includes space requirements forthe following functions: glass cut-ting, sheet metal bending, bodyrepair, paint preparation area andpaint booth, welding, and upholstery.

◆ Table 2-F: Special PurposeVehicle Maintenance - Includesspecial purpose vehicles and material handling equipment inthis area. Some of the types ofvehicles repaired in this mainte-nance area are road graders, dumptrucks, fire trucks (if applicable),forklifts, K-loaders, snow plows, andaircraft tow tractors.

◆ Table 2-G: Refueling VehicleMaintenance - Area for refuelingmaintenance.

◆ Table 2-H: Space Requirementsfor the Typical Vehicle Mainte-nance Facilities - Example of therequirements for a hypotheticalvehicle fleet.

Special PurposeVehicle Maintenance

Special Purpose Vehicles


0 to 75 4,200 390

76 to 150 6,300 585

151 to 225 8,400 780

226 to 300 10,500 975

301 to 375 12,600 1,171

376 to 450 14,700 1,366

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0 to 20 2,500 232

21 to 40 4,100 381

41 to 60 5,700 529

61 to 80 6,500 604

81 to 100 7,300 678

Table 2-G: Space Requirements for Refueling Vehicle Maintenance.

Table 2-H: Space Requirements for the Typical VehicleMaintenance Facilities.

Refueling Vehicle MaintenanceTotal Assigned Vehicles Gross SF Gross SM*

0 to 10 (2 Bays) 3,500 325

11 to 20 (3 Bays) 4,250 395

21 to 30 (4 Bays) 5,000 465

31 to 40 (5 Bays) 5,750 535Legend for Tables 2-F, 2-G, and 2-H.SF - Square Footage

*SM - Square Meters (All measurements are Rounded)(1) Gross square footage includes a 15% factor for walls, circulation, and

mechanical space. This is typical for large open types of buildings.

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Figure 2-E: Site Organization for the Vehicle Operations and Vehicle Maintenance Complex.

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E.Site Evaluation

1. LocationAlthough it is not crucial for the complex to be centrally located, thequantity and types of vehicles a basemaintains should be considered whenselecting a location (vehicle types aredefined in AFR 77-310, Vol. 1).Some areas to consider are as follows:

a. Vehicle Operations and VehicleMaintenance Facilities - Locate facili-ties so they are readily accessible fromall points on base. As stated earlier,co-locate two or more different typesof maintenance shops whenever possi-ble so that functions can be shared.Co-location of multipurpose vehiclemaintenance, special purpose vehiclemaintenance, and allied trades willallow sharing of functions within thevehicle maintenance support core.

b. Heated Parking Facility -Locate near the U-drive-it vehicleparking area.

c. Vehicle Washing/Cleaning Facility - Locate near the rear of thevehicle maintenance complex andaway from public view.

d. Multipurpose Vehicle MaintenanceFacility - Centrally locate this facilitywithin the complex.

e. Allied Trades - Orient this functionso that the exhaust system supportingthe painting operations vents awayfrom the center of the complex.

f. Special Purpose VehicleMaintenance Facility - If the basemission includes functions such asheavy cargo shipping, consider sitingthis facility conveniently near thecargo handling function. In somecases, consider having two locations forspecial purpose vehicle maintenance –one in the main complex and one neara remote customer’s location.

g. Refueling Vehicle Maintenance -Because of the potential firehazard, locate this facility remotely.The ideal location would be near therefueling parking area (see Figure 2-F).

h. Hazardous Waste AccumulationPoint - Provide a site to store hazardous wastes. It should be locatednear the rear of the complex.

i. Dynamometer Facility - The function of this facility is to certifythat vehicles meet emission standards.Locate this function within the multi-purpose maintenance area, if possible. If not, locate adjacent to this area.

2. Sizea. Site Size - Depends on the gross building square footage, spacerequirements for access of govern-ment- owned vehicles (GOVs),vehicle turning radius requirements,and privately owned vehicle (POV)parking requirements.

b. Site Design - Complete to ensurebasic building and site requirementscan be accommodated.

c. Parking Lots - Several differenttypes of parking lots are required within the fenced area of the vehiclemaintenance complex. They include:

◆ Fleet Vehicle Parking (U-Drive-It) - Lot should be visible from the vehicle operationsadministrative building.

◆ Vehicles, Ready Line - Parking lot forrepaired vehicles awaiting pickup.

◆ Vehicles, Incoming - Parking lotfor vehicles awaiting repair.

◆ Vehicles, Deadlined - Parking lotfor vehicles awaiting parts.

◆ Vehicles, Awaiting Action -Parking lot for vehicle accident/salvage storage. Requires a perimeter screen wall to secureand visually screen the area.

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d. Paved Lots - Lot sizes are deter-mined by the size of the fleet, themission of the base, and the types ofvehicles being serviced. In additionto providing paved lots, provideadequate circulation and parkingspace around the buildings. Providea POV lot outside the complex. Use38 percent of assigned personnel orthe size of the largest shift to deter-mine number of spaces required forthe POV lot.

e. Paved Curb Surfaces - Design allpaved surfaces to direct water run-offinto drains. They should be equippedwith oil/water separators.

F. Special ProjectCosts

Consider the following special factorswhen establishing initial estimates ofproject costs (see relevant sections ofChapters 3 and 4). Special considera-tions are:

◆ Weather Conditions - Evaluate localwind, snow, and seismic conditionsfor their impact on project costs.

◆ Preliminary Soil Analysis -Determine whether specialized site and foundations work will be required.

◆ Structural Loads - Assess loads todetermine any specific designcosts, especially for high-bay clearspans, traveling overhead crane, and special vehicle lifts.

◆ Zone Controls - Functional areasmay require different environmen-tal conditions, based on functionor hours of operation. Zone controls can be used to satisfythese individual environmentalrequirements.

◆ Exhaust - Provide a vehicleexhaust evacuation system, inaddition to the typical buildingexhaust ventilation fans.

◆ Special Equipment - Specificrequirements may be imposed onthe building structure, such as:

• Traveling overhead crane

• Special vehicle lifts

◆ Specific Needs - Facilities will have specific needs for a paintbooth, oil/water separators, andgrease pits. ■

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Chapter 3

Overall Project Design

Buildings in a vehicle maintenance complex, such as this vehicle maintenance facility, should reflect the AMC standards of architectural compatibility.

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A. GeneralThis chapter provides broad criteriafor locating vehicle operations andvehicle maintenance facilities on asite, design of the facilities and sup-porting utilities, and technicalrequirements that affect the overallcomplex.

B. Site Design

1. SelectionA site organization plan is illustrated in Figure 3-A, page 18.

a. The vehicle operations and vehiclemaintenance buildings should belocated within a central complex.

Provide a convenient, main, securedentrance, as well as a secondaryentrance.

b. Building orientation should takeinto account the following factors:

◆ Protection from winds and glare

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◆ Shade from excessive sun in warmclimates

◆ Orient operable windows to takeadvantage of summer breezes

◆ Maximum sun exposure in coldclimates

c. Use landscape elements to definethe site and main entry, and to helppresent an attractive image for thefacility.

2. Accessa. Locate disabled-access parkingspaces near the main entrance tofacilities, and integrate accessibleramps into the building entrances.

b. Provide a clearly identifiable accessto the main entry gate and customerservice area.

c. Service traffic should always be segre-gated from other traffic and pedestrianaccess. Keep traffic control signs to aminimum and use them only for safeintegration of car and truck traffic intooff-site street traffic.

3. Facility Relationshipsa. Vehicle Operations AdministrativeFacility - This facility should be adja-cent to vehicle maintenance but haveits own identity. The architecturaldesign of this building should be thatof an office building.

b. Heated Parking Facility - Bases insevere cold climates may require thatcertain vehicles, including emergencyvehicles, be parked in a heated area.The facility should not be equippedfor vehicle repairs.

c. Vehicle Washing/Cleaning Facility - Locate near the rear area ofthe vehicle maintenance complex.

d. Vehicle Maintenance Facility -This facility is made up of the following areas:

◆ Vehicle Maintenance Support Core - This area is thenerve center of the vehicle main-tenance facility.

The maintenance complex should have a single entry point.

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It contains common functions thatcan be shared by:

• Multipurpose vehicle maintenance

• Allied trades

• Special purpose vehicle maintenance

◆ Multipurpose VehicleMaintenance - Provide large paved areas adjacent to the building entrances for vehiclemaneuverability, traffic flow, and parking requirements.

◆ Allied Trades - Locate near multi-purpose vehicle maintenance. Theallied trades function can be partof a larger facility, but it also needsvehicle circulation and storagearound the perimeter.

◆ Special Purpose VehicleMaintenance - Depending on mission requirements, considerlocating the facility on one end of the multipurpose vehiclemaintenance building.

e. Refueling Maintenance Facility -Because of the potential fire hazardlocate this facility separately. Thefacility is shown as a separate structurein Figure 2-F, page 13.

f. Hazardous Waste AccumulationPoint - Provide a small accumulationpoint near the rear of the maintenancecomplex to register and temporarilystore hazardous waste generated by on-going vehicle maintenance actions.

g. Dynamometer Facility - Whenapplicable, this function should bepart of the multipurpose vehicle

maintenance within the vehicle main-tenance facility. (Shown as a separatestructure in Figure 3-A, page 18.)This function will certify that a vehicle’s emissions comply with stateand local requirements.

4. Utilitiesa. In accordance with local serviceprocedures, provide:

◆ Water, sanitary sewer, andstormwater systems, plus naturalgas, steam service, or fuel/oil systems

◆ Electric, telephone, sprinkler, fire alarm, and communicationssystems

5. Landscapinga. Use landscape elements to help define the site and the main entrance.Landscaping should present an attrac-tive image for the facility as well asnatural screening for separationbetween parking areas.

b. Provide screen walls, in combina-tion with earth berms and land-scaping, at the perimeter of the complex to screen visual clutter.

c. Provide low maintenance landscap-ing and select only approved plantmaterials identified in the baseArchitectural Compatibility Guide.

C. BuildingDesign

1. Organization and Circulationa. The vehicle complex should com-prise space for several facilities tosupport vehicle administrative andmaintenance functions.

◆ Vehicle OperationsAdministrative Facility - Organize the functional areasaround a central corridor to pro-vide convenient access. This will allow each area to functionindependently, while controllingaccess to ensure safety and security.

◆ Vehicle Maintenance Facility -Could ideally house multipurposevehicle maintenance, special purpose vehicle maintenance, and allied trades.

• The main entrance to this facility should provide directaccess to the customer servicecenter.

b. The open floor plan and internalcirculation corridors should provideaccess to all administrative areas.Internal corridors should have a mini-mum width of five feet to facilitatereconfiguration, and they shouldmatch the adjoining office space inceiling height, ceiling material, andfloor material.

c. Restrict public access between theadministrative offices and the mainte-nance functions for safety purposes,and access to provide security.

d. The lounges and rest rooms shouldhave centralized, prominent locationswith easy access from the circulationcorridors.

e. The repair bays consist of large open areas with drive-through lanesand a mechanics’ aisle at the front ofthe service bays.

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Figure 3-A: Site Organization for the Vehicle Operations and Vehicle Maintenance Complex.

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2. Architectural Character,Materials, and Finishes

The architectural and interior designof the vehicle operations and vehiclemaintenance facilities should be inte-grated. Both involve functionalanalysis and consideration of theappropriate environmental character,building organization and circulation,and future expansion requirements, aswell as finishes and furnishings.

a. The design should reflect theregional and local base architecturalstyle or character. Review the baseArchitectural Compatibility Guide to assure the design complementsexisting architecture.

b. The overall complex should present a cohesive architectural image.

c. Provide a variety of spaces and sub-spaces to accommodate differentsize groups and activities. Use modu-lar systems furniture to economize onspace, to provide flexibility, and topromote a sense of organization andvisual order.

d. Consider the use of natural lightwhenever possible. Some areas thatwould benefit from natural lightinclude the entrance corridor, thedrivers’ lounge, the central circulationpaths, and the service bays.

3. Supervision and Securitya. Locate the vehicle operationsadministrative facility at the mainentrance to the complex.

b. Provide a security guard station anddispatch area for the entire complex.This location should provide an opti-mum point for supervision of vehiclemovement and processing.

c. Locate the vehicle maintenancefacilities within a secured complex,fenced, and visible from the vehicleoperations facility.

4. Flexibility and ExpansionPotential

a. Whenever possible, provide forfuture expansion of the vehicle operations and vehicle maintenancecomplex. Vehicle inventory require-ments may lead to increased parkingareas and expansion of the fenced,secure area.

b. Vehicle maintenance buildingsshould be designed so that additionalservice bays can be added as needed.

5. Disabled Accessa. All areas should be barrier-free andaccessible to the physically disabled inaccordance with Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) and UniformFederal Accessibility Standards criteria.

b. The site and building design shouldenable physically disabled persons toact independently and access all areasof the facility. Accommodate level

changes with ramps suitable forwheelchair access, indoors and out-doors.

6. Special Considerations forRenovations

a. When adding to existing facilities,provide an open flexible floor plan.

b. Survey, audit, and analyze existingbuildings for energy efficiency upgrade.

D.BuildingSystems

1. Structurala. Select a cost effective framing systembased on size, projected load require-ments, and availability of materials andlocal labor. Listed below are factors tobe considered when designing a struc-tural building system:

◆ Facility size and type

◆ Soil conditions

◆ Imposed conditions such as wind,snow, and seismic loads

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b. Select and design the structuralsystem based on analysis of projectedfuture needs to accommodate expan-sion requirements easily and econom-ically; however, do not “over-design”the initial construction.

c. Design building structural compo-nents to reflect space requirements,economy, and subsystem dimensions(e.g., ceiling grid, masonry units, fram-ing members, etc.).

2. Heating, Ventilating, and AirConditioning

a. Perform a life-cycle cost analysis ofavailable energy sources, includingconsideration of passive solar designapplications.

b. Mechanical air circulation shouldbe provided at public areas with limit-ed or no air conditioning.

c. The mechanical system shouldintroduce outside fresh-air at a rate of 20 cubic feet per minute (cfm) with aminimum ventilation rate of 20 cfmper square foot.

d. Design this facility to meet federalenergy conservation standards definedin 10 CFR (Code of Federal Regu-lations), “Energy ConservationVoluntary Performance Standards forNew Buildings; Mandatory for FederalBuildings.”

e. Provide zone controls (temperaturesensors with remote adjustmentinstead of thermostats) to maintaindifferent environmental conditions inall functional areas. Some areas of thefacility may require operation of envi-ronmental systems when other areasare closed.

f. Mechanical exhausts should beprovided for the rest rooms.

g. Hook-ups should be provided forthe base energy monitoring and con-trol system (EMCS), if applicable. Ifnot applicable, provide night setbackcontrols for the HVAC system.

3. Plumbinga. Provide domestic hot and coldwater, sanitary and storm drainage,plus oil/water separators and propaneor natural gas systems, if required.

b. For general use, provide hot andcold water to all rest rooms, sinks,janitor’s closets, and showers.

c. Provide shut-off valves at all plumbing fixtures.

d. Connect all inside floor drains thatreceive water runoff from vehicles toan oil/water separator.

e. Frost-free hose bibs should be pro-vided on all exterior walls if localclimate conditions justify them.

f. Provide exterior pneumatic (com-pressed air) connections adjacent toall overhead door entrances for multi-purpose, special purpose, refuelingvehicle maintenance, and allied trades.

g. Provide separate air compressors for multipurpose, special purpose,refueling vehicle maintenance, andallied trades. Also provide air com-pressors for vehicle operationsfacilities at vehicle operator care/cleaning, heated parking facility, andvehicle washing/cleaning facility. Theintake for compressed air should belocated away from the following:

◆ Any contaminated air source

◆ Vehicle exhaust fumes

◆ Mechanical equipment exhausts

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b. Evaluate and include the followingpower needs to determine the electricservice capacity: HVAC system,plumbing equipment, special equip-ment, and considerations for expansion.

c. All service equipment should beUnderwriters Laboratories listed.

◆ As an alternative, provide pub-lished proof from a bona fideindependent testing laboratory.

d. Grounding systems and all wiringmethods should meet National ElectricCode requirements.

e. General convenience receptaclesand special power outlets should becommercial grade. Conveniencereceptacles should be a maximum of12 feet apart. Provide special poweroutlets and circuits for all computerequipment, as required.

f. General lighting in office areasshould be fluorescent with low tem-perature energy efficient ballasts andlamps. Indirect lighting systems of the high-intensity discharge orfluorescent types may be used where practical.

g. Use of incandescent lighting should be kept to a minimum becauseof energy efficiency and frequency ofmaintenance. When used, incandes-cent lighting should have an extendedlife of at least 2,500 hours.

h. Use metal halide lighting in allmaintenance areas.

i. Lighting control systems shouldinclude light dimmers to automatical-ly reduce intensity levels of artificiallighting when natural light is available.

j. Exterior lighting of parking areas,walkways, and building entrancesshould be provided. Use high-intensitydischarge light sources.

k. Provide exterior 120V outlets adjacent to all overhead doorentrances for multipurpose, specialpurpose, refueling vehicle maintenance,and allied trades.

l. Provide exterior engine warmingreceptacles when needed in severecold climates.

5. Fire Protectiona. Facilities should be of noncom-bustible construction.

b. Areas containing hazardous quanti-ties of combustible supplies should becontained within a fire-rated enclosure.

c. Any refueling vehicle maintenancefacilities used for parking, storage,maintenance and/or repair of aircraftrefueling vehicles or similar vehiclesshould be:

◆ Protected by an automatic sprinklersystem or aqueous film formingfoam (AFFF) sprinkler system

◆ Classified as Class 1, Division 2electrical equipment

6. Communicationsa. The base communications squadron,in coordination with the system tele-communications engineering manager,can provide details on communicationsrequirements and design for the build-ings’ internal and external phone anddata connectivity, as well as alarm system wiring.

b. These requirements should be incorporated in building design speci-fications, including connectivity to base phone and data infrastructure systems sufficient to support the maximum planned number of building occupants. The require-ments are as follows:

◆ Phone Connections - Providesufficient pre-installed connectionsto support the maximum planned number of people in each room.Future growth, modem connec-tions, and special requirements(pay phones, etc.) should also be taken into consideration.

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◆ Administrative Data Connections(Local Area Networks - LANs) -Provide administrative computerand LAN printer connectivity.Specialized computer connectivityshould also be provided to supportthe base mission, when required.

◆ Fiber Optic Connectivity - May bea requirement (internally to severallocations and/or externally to sys-tem nodes) to support AMCcommand, control, communica-tions, and computer systems.

◆ Hands-Free, Two-Way Intercom(Public Address System) - Shouldbe provided throughout the facility,with wall-mounted speaker units.Locate the central intercom con-sole at the scheduling desk in thevehicle operations administrationfacility, vehicle dispatch area. ■

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A.GeneralThis chapter presents criteria fordesigning each area of vehicle opera-tions and vehicle maintenancefacilities.

Design considerations are presented,indicating the use and performance,

space organization and character, andrelationships between componentspaces of a given facility.

For each area, specific criteria areprovided for each space. These rec-ommendations may be modified toreflect mission requirements.

B.VehicleOperationsAdministrativeFacility

1. Design ConsiderationsSee Figure 4-A for an illustrative floor plan.

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Figure 4-A: Illustrative Floor Plan of the Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility.

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a. Use and Performance

◆ Administrative areas should provide services, control, and support to operations.

◆ Administrative areas should provide an organized atmosphereconducive to efficient manage-ment and access to services.

b. Space Organization andCharacter

◆ Locate administrative areas nearthe functional areas they serve or control.

◆ Use modular systems furniture inopen office areas to ensure efficientuse of floor space while reducing thenumber of walls and small offices.

◆ General Office Space - Additionaladministrative functions, such ascommand and control, can sharespace within the vehicle operationsadministrative facility, even thoughthe organization is not part of vehicle operations. The primaryconsideration for determiningshared facilities is local missionrequirements.

2. Lobby/Entrancea. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Drinking fountain

◆ Seating for two to six people

◆ Signs for direction to vehicle dispatchers

◆ Public telephoneVehicle dispatch is the control point for fleet vehicles and should be well organized to supportits operations 24 hours a day.

New facilities must meet base architectural standards of compatibility and functional requirements. The lobby/entrance serves as the focal point of this administration building.

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b. Technical Requirements

◆ Air lock/vestibule with indepen-dent heating system.

◆ Easily cleaned, water- and mud-resistant floor materials at allentrances

3. Vehicle Dispatcha. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Vehicle dispatch counter with pass-through window to drivers’ loungeand customer waiting area

◆ Closed-circuit video camera systemfor security surveillance of the entryto the complex.

◆ Vehicle dispatch board


◆ Public address system to drivers’lounge

◆ Telecommunications data/computer outlets

◆ Electric gate controls at guardstation

◆ Guard station should provide visibility to complex entry gateand U-drive it parking lot.

◆ Wiring for LAN computers

4. Drivers’ Ready Room (Lounge)a. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Comfortable seating

◆ TV and radio

◆ Game table

◆ Speakers for intercom system

◆ Bulletin board



5. Fleet Managementa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Open office with modular systemsfurniture




6. Conference/Training Rooma. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Conference table

◆ Chairs

◆ Marker board

◆ Library shelving


◆ Electrical outlet in floor for projector

◆ Light fixtures on dimmers



7. Vehicle Operations Superintendent

a. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Desk, chair, and guest chairs


◆ Direct access to vehicle operationsadministrative staff area



8. Command and Control a. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Open office with modular systems furniture with computerwork stations




9. Vehicle OperationsAdministration


◆ Open office with modular systems furniture

◆ Copy and fax machines




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◆ Locate adjacent to vehicle opera-tions administration



11. Vehicle Operations Officera. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Desk, chair, and guest chairs


◆ Locate adjacent to the vehicleoperations support office



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12. Equipment Supporta. Furnishings and Equipment



◆ Locate adjacent to vehicle operations administration



13. Rest Rooms/Showersa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Men: water closets, lavatories,showers, urinals, soap dispensers,paper towel dispenser and disposalunits, paper holders, grab bars,mirrors, coat hooks, and partitions

◆ Women: same as men, minusurinals, plus sanitary napkin dispenser and disposal units.


◆ Separate facilities for men and women

◆ Electronic sensors at faucets tocontrol water flow on and off

14. Lockersa. Furnishings and Equipment◆ Two-tier high metal lockers


◆ Locate adjacent to drivers’ lounge

15. Kitchen/Vendinga. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Sink with disposal

◆ Appliances: microwave, refrigera-tor, and range


◆ Locate adjacent to drivers’ lounge

◆ Provide outlets for three vendingmachines and water, if required

16. Storagea. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Overhead door and man door

◆ Metal shelving units


◆ Locate off main corridor and adjacent to vehicle operatorcare/cleaning.

17. Mechanical Rooma. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Electric panels

◆ Fire-suppression system controls


◆ Sound transmission class rating: 47-52

◆ Lockable door

◆ Slope floor toward floor drain

18. Operator Care/Cleaninga. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Overhead door and man door


◆ Floors should be sloped to drain,and connected to a water/oil separator

◆ Exhaust fan to remove vehicleexhaust fumes

19. Janitor’s Spacea. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Mop sink and storage shelves


◆ Lockable Room

Heated parking facilities must be provided at certain bases because of severecold climates.

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This facility provides heated spacesfor specific assigned vehicles atsevere cold weather bases. Severeweather criteria: 30 or more daysper year of minus 10 degrees F orlower, or with an average Januarytemperature of 20 degrees F orlower as determined from two ormore 10-year weather databases.

◆ Specific vehicles may be identifiedas mission essential and maintainedin a “ready-to-operate” status.

• Aircraft servicing, emergencyvehicles, aircrew transport, com-mand and control, and supportvehicles for daily operationaland housekeeping activities

• Commercial and private vehicles that supplement thebase vehicle inventory

D.VehicleOperationsWashing/CleaningFacility

This facility serves all vehicles on the base. It provides cleaning and washing areas, and an area forvehicles awaiting pick-up. SeeFigure 4-B for illustrative floor plan.

a. Space Organization andCharacter

◆ Locate the facility within easyaccess to the U-drive-it parking lot.

◆ Set facility back from the mainentrance and screen it from public view.

◆ Enclosure should be provided forinterior vacuuming, fluid levelchecks, waxing, and final vehicleclean-up.

◆ Cabinets for storage of supplies

◆ Covered area to park cleaned vehicles awaiting pickup


◆ Provide sufficient wash bays toadequately handle the vehicles on base.

◆ Slope floor to trench drain, con-nected to an oil/water separator

E. VehicleMaintenanceSupport Core

1. Design ConsiderationsSee Figure 4-C, Page 28, for illustrativefloor plan of the vehicle maintenancefacility.

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Figure 4-B: Illustrative Floor Plan for the Vehicle Washing/Cleaning Facility.

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Figure 4-C: Illustrative Floor Plan for the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

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a. Space Organization andCharacter

◆ Administrative support core is thenerve center for:

• Office space with customer-oriented functions

• Support activities for vehicle maintenance

2. Vestibulea. Technical Requirements

◆ Independent preheating unit

◆ Vestibule design should emphasizethe building’s entrance.

◆ Easily cleaned, water- and mud-resistant floor materials at entrances.

3. Customer Service Centera. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Service counter



◆ Telecommunications and data/computer outlets


4. Customer Service Loungea. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Drinking fountain, vendingmachine, and public telephone

◆ Television, magazine racks, informational pamphlets, andbulletin board

◆ Lounge seating


◆ Locate adjacent to minor maintenance area

5. Maintenance Controland Analysis


◆ Modular systems furniture in anopen office environment


◆ Locate adjacent to maintenanceadministration area.



6. Materiel Controla. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Desks and chairs, file cabinets, andbookcase


◆ Locate adjacent to maintenanceadministration.



7. COPARSa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Parts ordering counter

◆ Parts catalog bookshelves

◆ Parts storage racks



◆ Lighting for parts bins


◆ Exterior access for deliveries

8. Rest Rooms/Showers/Lockersa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Men: water closets, lavatories,showers, urinals, soap dispensers,paper towel dispensers and disposalunits, paper holders, grab bars,mirrors, coat hooks, and partitions

◆ Women: same as men, minusurinals, plus sanitary napkin dispenser and disposal units

◆ Lockers


◆ Separate facilities for men andwomen

◆ Electronic sensors at faucets

9. Break Room/Training Rooma. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Tables and chairs

◆ Acoustical-rated movable partitionto allow for the separation of space

◆ Marker board/projection screen

◆ Book shelves


◆ Floor outlet for projection screen

◆ Light fixtures on dimmers


10. Technical Order Librarya. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Tables and chairs

◆ Book shelves to hold technicalmanuals

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◆ Locate area so that it is accessiblefrom all shop areas



11. Mechanical Rooma. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Electric panels

◆ Fire-suppression system controls


◆ Sound transmission class rating: 47-52

◆ Slope floor toward floor drain

12. Toolsa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Tool storage cabinets

◆ Lockable tool boxes on casters


◆ Enclosed secure space

◆ Easily accessible for all maintenance personnel

13. Decentralized SupplySupport - Bench Stock


◆ Parts storage bins/racks


◆ Secured space

14. Decentralized Supply Support - Parts Storage


◆ Metal storage shelving


◆ Overhead delivery door with direct access to the exterior

15. Machine Shopa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Machine shop equipment will vary depending on base needs, availability of a qualified machinist,and mission requirements. Exam-ples of such equipment are as follows:

• Parts cleaning tank

• Drill press

• Milling machine

• Lathe

• Valve grinding equipment

• Air compressor

• Cylinder boring equipment

• Engine hoist

• Engine stand

◆ Emergency eye wash, and hand-washing sink


◆ Accessible from the exterior with overhead doors

◆ Interior access from the maintenance shop

◆ Natural lighting

◆ Connect floor drain to an oil/waterseparator

◆ Adequate electrical service to support machine shop equipment

◆ Acoustical separation from adjacent areas

◆ Pneumatic connections and electrical outlets for power toolhookups

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16. Vehicle Maintenance Manager’s Office


◆ Desk and chairs, file cabinets, and bookcases


◆ Private office adjacent to theadministrative area

◆ Access to multipurpose and specialpurpose vehicle maintenance areas



17. Vehicle MaintenanceAdministration




◆ Computer work stations withtelecommunications and data/computer outlets


18. Connecting Corridors◆ Allow internal circulation and

access to all areas of the supportcore by maintenance personnel andcustomers. To determine corridorwidth, consult the UniformBuilding Code manual and applicable local codes.

Use reflective surfaces such as painted floors to reflect light.

Lifts that do not require floor penetrations are desirable for easy cleaning.

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F. MultipurposeVehicleMaintenance

If designing a stand-alone facility, refer to Chapter 4, paragraph E,“Vehicle Maintenance Support Core,”to select appropriate functions thatsupport the local base and missionrequirements. In addition, otherrequirements may need to be incorpo-rated into this facility specific tomultipurpose vehicle maintenance.

1. Design ConsiderationsThe following considerations should beaddressed whether this facility is com-bined with allied trades and specialpurpose vehicle maintenance or is astand-alone facility.


◆ This facility provides maintenanceto all multipurpose vehicles on the base.


◆ Locate directly adjacent to theadministrative support core

2. Service Baysa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Hydraulic lift (Equipment dependson the types of vehicles that will be serviced in this facility.)

◆ Lubrication equipment

◆ Jacks, lifts, and pneumatic equipment

◆ Air compressors for pneumaticequipment

◆ Traveling overhead crane, withmaximum 7-ton capacity, to accessmost of the maintenance bays

(This provides flexibility for engineremoval, and servicing boom trucksand other similar larger equipment.)

◆ Front end and wheel align-ment equipment

◆ Provide centrally located eye washfountain with water deluge shower.

◆ Ventilation hood for battery charging alcove


◆ Flammable materials should becontained within a fire-rated enclo-sure, with access to the exterior

◆ Battery charging alcove with woodshelves

◆ Special bays sized to allow thelargest vehicles on base to be maintained

◆ Aisle space in front of bays for circulation to other bays and adjacent areas

◆ Interior and exterior pneumaticconnections and electrical outletsfor power tool hookups

◆ Vehicle exhaust system

◆ Slope service bay floors to a trenchdrain located down the center ofthe drive through aisle, and equipwith an oil/water separator.

◆ Epoxy paint the floor for easy main-tenance and high light reflectivity.


3. Aisle Circulation Spacea. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Pedestrian-mats at entrances tocorridors for removal of metal shavings and grease.


◆ Circulation space should be provided for the parts room, toolroom, technical order library,machine shop, and other commonspaces within the vehicle mainte-nance support core.

4. Drive Througha. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Overhead garage doors (Provide atboth ends of oversized service bay toaccommodate the largest vehicleson base with sufficient headroom.)


◆ Minimum of two service baysshould be drive-through so that large equipment will not have to back out of the facility

5. Minor Maintenancea. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Minor maintenance tools, tune-up,and lubrication equipment


◆ Adjacent to customer service center

◆ Easy access from exterior



6. Multipurpose Supervisor’sOffice


◆ Desk, chair, guest chairs, and filecabinet


◆ Visual connection to service area

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7. Tire Repaira. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Pneumatic wrenches

◆ Tire removal equipment

◆ Leak detector tank

◆ Tire inflation safety enclosure

◆ Tire balancing machine

◆ Tire storage racks


◆ Equipped to mount and balancetires on all base vehicles

◆ Inside storage space for commonlyused tires

◆ An exterior, screened area for tem-porary storage of used tires awaiting disposal.



G.Allied TradesIf designing a stand-alone facility, refer to Chapter 4, paragraph E,“Vehicle Maintenance Support Core,”to select appropriate functions thatwould apply to support local base andmission requirements.

1. Design ConsiderationsThe following considerations should be addressed whether this facility iscombined with special purpose andmultipurpose vehicle maintenance ordesigned as a stand-alone facility.

Service bays should be large enough to accommodate a variety of equipment.

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◆ Allied trades is responsible for vehicle body, glass, and upholstery repair work. All body work is done within this area except formajor frame straightening.


◆ At least one bay should be largeenough to accommodate thelargest vehicle on base.

2. Allied Trades Supervisor’sOffice


◆ Desk, chair, guest chairs, and file cabinet


◆ Visual connection to service area



3. Weldinga. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Gas welder, arc welder, weldingbench with vise

◆ Fire protective screen/hood and extinguishers


◆ Adequate electrical service

◆ Pneumatic connections and electri-cal outlets for power tool hookups

4. Upholsterya. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Upholstery table

◆ Material racks


◆ Separation from adjacent service bays

◆ Pneumatic connections and electri-cal outlets for power tool hookups

5. Paint Preparationa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Storage cabinet for supplies

◆ Dust control screens



6. Paint Bootha. Furnishings and Equipment


◆ Paint booth must comply with allfederal and state environmentalrequirements.

◆ Separately controlled environment,preferably isolated from other allied trades areas


7. Repair Baysa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Tool cabinet

◆ Centrally located eye-wash fountainwith water deluge shower



◆ Flammable materials should becontained within a fire-rated enclo-sure with access to the exterior


◆ Open repair areas for all generalbody repair



8. Jacks/Floor Toolsa. Technical Requirements

◆ Storage area adjacent to repair bay

◆ Directly adjacent to service baysand easily accessible by mechanicsfor tools

H.SpecialPurposeVehicleMaintenance

If designing a stand-alone facility refer to Chapter 4, paragraph E,“Vehicle Maintenance Support Core,”and select appropriate functions thatwould apply to support local base and mission requirements.

1. Design ConsiderationsThe following functions should beaddressed whether this facility is combined with allied trades and mul-tipurpose vehicle maintenance or is astand-alone facility.


◆ Vehicles that are specific to themission of the base are maintainedin this facility.


◆ This facility requires special consid-erations when allocating space to

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support the various sizes of equip-ment. Determine final spaceallocation and adjacency require-ments at the local installation.

2. Special Purpose VehicleMaintenance Supervisor’sOffice


◆ Desk, chair, guest chairs, and file cabinet


◆ Visual contact to service bay area



3. Service Baysa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Specialized jacks, jack stands, andlifts that are specific to the base’svehicle types


◆ Traveling overhead crane, withmaximum 7-ton capacity, to accessmost of the maintenance bays(This allows flexibility for engineremoval and servicing boom trucksand other similar larger equipment.)

◆ Centrally located eye-wash fountainwith water deluge shower


◆ Roof clearance should allow a boomtruck to enter and allow the boomto partially extend for servicing.

◆ Width of the bays and drive-through aisles should allow for snowplows, cargo loaders, and otheroversized equipment to be serviced.

◆ Extra-wide, overhead doors areneeded to enable the largest piece of equipment on base to enter the facility.


◆ Floor to be coated with epoxy finishto allow easy cleanup and providegood light reflection


◆ Flammable materials should becontained within a fire-ratedenclosure with access to the exterior



4. Jacks/Floor Toolsa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Jack stands, floor jacks, miscella-neous floor tools


◆ Directly adjacent to service baysand easily accessible by mechanicsfor tools

5. Aisle Circulation/DriveThrough

a. Refer to paragraphs 4F3 and 4F4for additional considerations.

I.VehicleMaintenanceRefuelingFacility

1. Design ConsiderationsSee Figure 4-D, page 36, for illustrative floor plan.


◆ This facility is for maintainingaircraft refueling trucks. For safetyreasons, specific requirementsshould be considered when designing this facility.

◆ Static resistant floor materials inall areas should be used to preventstatic electricity buildup

◆ Grounding bars at all entrances tomaintenance bays


◆ Allow proper circulation spacearound the facility, as well as spacefor parking of refueling truckseither awaiting repair or pickup.

◆ Pave all surfaces in the immediatearea with concrete.


2. Entry/Waitinga. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Customer seating for base individuals picking-up and delivering GOVs.


◆ Small waiting area and window to adjacent office

◆ Controlled-access entry to maintenance bays

◆ Dirt-resistant floor material foreasy cleanup

3. Supervisor’s Officea. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Desk, chair, guest chairs, file cabinet, and book shelves

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◆ Visual contact to service bays


4. Maintenance Baysa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Overhead traveling crane


◆ Eye wash fountain with water del-uge showers (centrally located)

◆ Tank purging equipment


◆ Flammable materials should becontained within a fire-rated enclo-sure with access to the exterior

◆ Slope floor to trench drain, con-nected to oil/water separator

◆ Floor to be coated with epoxy finishfor easy cleanup and light reflectiv-ity finish

5. Jacks/Floor Toolsa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Jack stands, floor jacks, andmiscellaneous floor tools


◆ Directly adjacent to maintenancebays and easily accessible bymechanics for tools

6. Toolsa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Storage shelving for parts

◆ Storage cabinets for tools


◆ Secured space for storage of com-monly used parts and tools

7. Rest Roomsa. Furnishings and Equipment

◆ Men: water closets, lavatories,showers, lockers, urinals, soapdispensers, paper towel dispensersand disposal units, paper holders,grab bars, mirrors, coat hooks, andpartitions

◆ Women: same as men, minusurinals, plus sanitary napkin dis-penser and disposal units


◆ Separate rest rooms for men andwomen in the maintenance bayarea

◆ Showers

◆ Unisex rest room for visitors in theentry/waiting area

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Figure 4-D: Illustrative Floor Plan for the Refueling Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

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Chapter 5

Interior Finishes

Furniture is an integral part of the building design and image.

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A.GeneralFinish materials and furnishingsshould be selected using professionalinterior design services. Selectionsshould be based on anticipated use,maintenance requirements, life-cyclecost, fire and other life safety require-ments, as well as aesthetic qualities.

Coordinate materials, finishes,colors, and texture selections to com-plement the overall building designand image. Select colors and finishesto express professionalism, warmth,and a strong, positive image.

B. Finish ScheduleUse colors and finishes to highlightand differentiate spaces designed toaccommodate different types andlevels of activity. For example, themaintenance areas require extreme-ly durable and easy to maintain finishes.

Color schemes should be predomi-nantly neutral. The designer should consider the seasonal temperature range of the base when selecting a color scheme, such as cool colors (blue, green)

in hot climates and warm colors(beige, tan) in cold climates.

Floor finishes in the maintenanceareas should be durable, highlyreflective, non-slip urethane surfaceof a natural color. Exposed ceilingstructures within the maintenanceareas should be painted with a colorthat is highly reflective.

Permanent and semi-permanentsurface materials, such as tile, carpet,and the majority of the wallcover-ings should be in neutral colors suchas beige, taupe, or gray tones.

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Patterned carpet (bold tweeds) canbe the basis for the overall colorscheme, as well as mask traffic wear.

Paint mechanical and electricaldevices to match the backgroundsurface. Room finish schedules arelisted in Tables 5-A through 5-D.

C.FurnitureFurniture is an integral part of theoverall building design and image.Coordinate furniture selection for consistency with finish materials, textures, and colors ofbuilt-in elements. Choose furniturethat is durable, comfortable, modu-lar, and flexible. Systems furniture,which may be funded as part of amilitary construction project, isrecommended for administrativeareas. ■

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List of Abbreviations

ACT Acoustical Ceiling TileCB Concrete BlockCONC-P Concrete, Painted with High-Reflective Nonslip Epoxy PaintCONC-S Concrete, SealedCPT CarpetCT Ceramic TileEXP Exposed StructureGWB Gypsum WallboardNA Not ApplicableP PaintPL Plastic LaminateQT Quarry TileVB Vinyl BaseVCT Vinyl Composition TileVWC Vinyl Wallcovering

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Finish Schedule—Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility

Area Name Floors Base Walls Ceiling

Lobby/Entrance QT QT VWC ACTVehicle Dispatch CPT VB P ACTDrivers’ Ready Room Lounge CPT VB VWC ACTFleet Management CPT VB VWC ACTConference/Training Room CPT VB VWC ACTVeh. Operations CPT VB VWC ACTSuperintendent OfficeCommand and Control CPT VB VWC ACTVeh. Operations – Admin. CPT VB VWC ACTVeh. Operations Support CPT VB VWC ACTVeh. Operations Officer CPT VB VWC ACTEquipment Support CPT VB VWC ACTWomen’s Rest Rooms/Showers CT CT CT/VWC GWB-PMen’s Rest Rooms/Showers CT CT CT/VWC GWB-PLockers VCT VB P ACTKitchen/Vending VCT VB P ACTStorage CONC-S NA CB-P EXP-PMechanical CONC-S NA CB-P EXP-POperator Care/Cleaning CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PJanitor’s Space CONC-S VB P PGuard Station CPT VB P ACT

Table 5-A: Finish Schedule for the Vehicle Operations Administrative Facility.

Legend for all applicable tables.CONC-P for floors is a polyurethane coating for better house-cleaning, energy conservation, light reflection, and aesthetics. Color should be a light gray. Other colors may be used to highlight specific areas such as hazardous storage.

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Vehicle Maintenance – Multipurpose Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance Administrative, Allied Trades, Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance, and Support Core

Area Name Floors Base Walls Ceiling

Vestibule QT QT VWC ACTCustomer Service Center CPT VB VWC ACTCustomer Service Lounge CPT VB VWC ACTMaintenance Control & Analysis VCT VB VWC ACTMateriel Control VCT VB VWC ACTCOPARS VCT VB CB-P EXP-PRest Rooms/Showers/Lockers CT CT CT/VWC PBreak Room/Training Room VCT VB VWC ACTTechnical Order Library VCT VB VWC ACTTools VCT VB CB/P ACTDecentralized Supply Support –

Bench Stock VCT VB CB-P EXP-PDecentralized Supply Support –

Parts Storage VCT VB CB-P EXP-PMachine Shop CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PVehicle Maint. Mgr’s Office VCT VB VWC ACTVehicle Maint. Administration VCT VB VWC ACTConnecting Corridor – Maintenance VCT VB CB-P ACTConnecting Corridor – Customer VCT VB VWC ACTService Bays CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PAisle Circulation Space CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PDrive Through CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PMinor Maintenance CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PMultipurpose Supervisor’s Office VCT VB P ACTTire Repair CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PAllied Trades Supervisor’s Office VCT VB P ACTWelding CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PUpholstery CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PPaint Preparation CONC-S NA CB-P EXP-PPaint Booth CONC-S NA NA NARepair BaysJacks/Floor Tools CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PSpecial Purpose

Veh. Maint. Supr’s Office VCT VB P ACTService Bays CONC-P NA CB-P EXP-PMechanical CONC-S NA CB-P EXP-PFlammable Storage CONC-S NA CB-P EXP-P

Finish Schedule—Vehicle Maintenance Facilities

Table 5-B: Finish Schedule for the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

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Finish Schedule—Vehicle Washing/Cleaning FacilityArea Name Floors Base Walls Ceiling

Wash Bays CONC-S NA CB/P EXP-PCheck Fluids/Clean/Touch-up Bays CONC-S NA CB/P EXP-P

Finish Schedule—Refueling Maintenance FacilityArea Name Floors Base Walls Ceiling

Entry/Waiting VCT* VB P ACTSupervisor’s Office VCT* VB VWC ACTMaintenance Bays CONC-P NA CB/P EXP-PJacks/Floor Tools CONC-S NA CB/P EXP-PTools CONC-S VB P ACTRest Rooms CT CT CT/VWC GWB-PMechanical CONC-S NA CB/P EXP-P

Table 5-C: Finish Schedule for the Vehicle Washing/Cleaning Facility.

Table 5-D: Finish Schedule for the Refueling Maintenance Facility.

* static resistant materials

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References

AFI 24-302 Vehicle Maintenance Management

AFI 32-1024 Standard Facility Requirements

AFM 88-3 Structural Design Criteria Loads

AFOSH STD 127-20 Occupational Safety, Vehicle Maintenance Shops

AFI 24-301 Vehicle Operations

AFI 32-1023 Design and Construction Standards and Execution of Facility Construction Projects

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

DD 4270.1-M Construction Criteria Manual

FED-STD 795 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

MIL-HDBK 1008B Fire Protection For Facilities Engineering, Design, and Construction

MIL-HDBK 1190 Military Building Code

NFPA 88B Standard for Repair Garages

NFPA 10 Life Safety Code

10 CFR Energy Conservation Voluntary Performance Standards for New; Mandatory Chapter 11 for Federal Buildings

AMC Architectural Compatibility Plans

AMC Commander’s Guide to Facility Excellence

AMC Interior Design Guide (April 1999)ARCHIVED

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