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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bedrooms, provide 20 ampere dedicated quadraplex outlets combined with television and data outlets as described.  Provide

quadraplex and duplex outlets in the kitchenette area.

e)  Provide each apartment with two dedicated lines for telephone, and data outlet.  Dedicate each line solely to a bedroom, providing each bedroom with two combination outlets with duplex, telephone, and data outlet.  Locate on opposite walls to facilitate and coordinate with the room furniture layout.

f)  Ceiling fans should be provided in renovation and new construction in accordance with Table 3, and refer to

par. 4.37.

g)  Provide incandescent or fluorescent ambient

lighting in each room.  The use of fluorescent fixtures in living

rooms/bedrooms is allowed, but should be carefully selected to

fit into the residential environment.  Fixtures in module rooms

should not appear "institutional."  Do not rely solely on table

lamps for room lighting.  Ambient light level at desk height

should average 30 footcandles in each bedroom.

h)  Conceal wiring; exposed surface metal raceways or conduits are not allowed.

i)  Provide exterior lighting in parking areas, building entrances, and walkways.  Refer to Section 2 for more information concerning exterior lighting.  Use NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, the IES Lighting Handbook, and NFPA 101 for lighting calculations.  Provide one exterior light fixture outside each room entrance door for exterior corridor and garden style housing.

j)  Perform lightning protection risk assessment in accordance with NFPA 780, Lightning Protection Code.

4.49.1    Lighting.  Provide lighting fixtures and lighting

levels to support residential character, to ensure safety, and to

control maintenance cost and energy use.

a)  Use fluorescent lighting fixtures in bathrooms and kitchenettes of living units and public, administrative, and service spaces.

b)  Provide incandescent or fluorescent ambient lighting in each room.  Provide overhead lighting in bedrooms. Fluorescent fixtures in living rooms/bedrooms are allowed, but

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