MIL-HDBK-1036 Bachelor Housing See Notice 1 For Replacement InformationThis military handbook, MIL-HDBK-1036A, provides the basic design criteria for Navy and Marine Corps bachelor housing. It presents guidance for development of designs for bachelor housing, enlisted and officer,taking into account local program operations and requirements, as well as the new Office of the Secretary of Defense OSD Construction Standards. Refer to the Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 6 November 1995, in the front of this handbook, before the table of contents.

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the minimum width of such walkways should be a minimum of 2.5 meters (8 feet) wide and should be constructed using reinforced concrete to accommodate medium weight vehicles.  Consider treating the walkways with a patterned concrete system to minimize the negative impact of the wider access route.  Use materials such as concrete grass road type pavers to provide access for infrequent service vehicles.

b)  Entrances.  Where possible, separate service entrances associated with mechanical rooms or mechanical enclosures from parking areas.

4.4       Bus Route Access.  Consider developing shelters and walks to serve personnel needs if the base provides bus service. Bus shelters should be compatible with the architectural style of existing buildings, Base Exterior Architectural Plan (BEAP), and existing bus shelters on base.  Where existing shelter design needs upgrading, the site planner should coordinate with the base in selecting a new style that is programmed with new projects. Program at least one bus stop shelter for each major housing complex.

4.5       Utility Corridors.  The site planner should develop utility corridors in coordination with the base community planner, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers.  Size corridors to accommodate future expansion.  Locate utility corridors not closer than one and one-half times the crown width of mature trees or 10 meters, whichever is the greater amount. Locate utility corridors to allow for future street tree plantings.

4.6       Fire Protection Access.  Site bachelor housing a minimum of 12 meters laterally from the closest adjoining building.  Provide access to fire protection vehicles from three sides.  Obtain width, weight, and turning radii of firefighting vehicles from the base fire department.

4.7       Site Lighting.  Site lighting is an integral part of any bachelor housing project.  Provide lighting to ensure occupants have a means of safely moving between outdoor spaces. Refer to the BEAP in the selection of luminaires and poles and signs.  Provide adequate site lighting at any point where there is a change in grade requiring steps, near handicapped and motorcycle parking areas, and near main entrances to buildings. Use the recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) Lighting Handbook to establish illumination levels.

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