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Architecture / Engineering Design Guide – Moody AFB, GA

Architecture / Engineering Design Guide

Updated: 31 March 2010

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - General

1.1.1 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

1.1.2 TRI-SERVICE STANDARD

1.1.3 DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

1.1.4 DRAWING FORMAT

1.1.5 AS BUILTS

1.2 VISUAL AREAS

1.2.1 ADMIN-COMMUNITY AREA

1.2.1.1 SITE PLANNING

1.2.1.2 BUILDING FORM

1.2.1.3 ROOFS

1.2.1.4 EXTERIOR WALLS

1.2.1.5 TRIM

1.2.1.6 DOORS AND WINDOWS

1.2.2 UNACCOMPANIED-RECREATION AREAS

1.2.2.1 SITE PLANNING

1.2.2.2 BUILDING FORM

1.2.2.3 ROOFS

1.2.2.4 EXTERIOR WALLS

1.2.2.5 TRIM

1.2.2.6 DOORS AND WINDOWS

1.2.3 FLIGHT LINE INDUSTRIAL AREA

1.2.3.1 SITE PLANNING

1.2.3.2 BUILDING FORM

1.2.3.3 ROOFS

1.2.3.4 EXTERIOR WALLS

1.2.3.5 TRIM

1.2.3.6 DOORS AND WINDOWS

1.2.4 FAMILY HOUSING

1.2.4.1 SITE PLANNING

1.2.4.2 BUILDING FORM

1.2.4.3 ROOFS

1.2.4.4 EXTERIOR WALLS

1.2.4.5 TRIM

1.2.4.6 DOORS AND WINDOWS

1.2.5 UNDEVELOPED AREA

1.2.5.1 GRASSY POND

1.2.5.2 CABINS AND PAVILIONS

1.2.5.3 PICNIC SHELTERS

1.2.5.4 LARGE PERMANENT BIULDINGS AND

RESTROOMS

2.1 REGIONAL DESIGN

Chapter 2 - Landscaping

2.1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS

2.1.2 SURFACE RUNOFF

2.1.3 ENERGY CONSERVATION

2.1.4 STREET TREES

2.1.5 PLANTING DESIGN

2.1.6 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING

2.1.7 VISUAL SCREENING

2.1.8 EQUIPMENT SCREENING

2.1.9 MAINTENANCE

2.1.10 FOUNDATION PLANTING

2.1.11 PLANT MATERIALS

2.1.12 LANDSCAPE MATERIALS

2.1.13 COURTYARDS AND ENTRANCES

2.1.14 PLANTING BEDS

2.2 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

2.2.1 GENERAL

2.2.2 BUILDING IDENTIFICATION

2.2.3 OTHER IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE

2.2.4 INFORMATION AND MOTIVATIONAL

SIGNAGE

2.2.5 DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

2.2.6 GRAPHICS

2.2.7 REGULATORY SIGNS

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2.3 SITE DESIGN AND SITE WORK

2.3.1 SITE WORK

2.3.1.1 SITE WORK: UTILITY

2.3.2 SITE

2.3.2.1 EFFECTIVE SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN

2.3.3 VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

2.3.4 PARKING

2.3.4.1 SITING

2.3.4.2 SCREENING

2.3.4.3 SERVICES

2.3.5 PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

2.3.5.1 PATHS

2.3.5.2 SIDEWALKS

2.3.6 PAVEMENTS

2.3.7 CIVIL

2.3.7.1 CURB AND GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK

2.3.7.2 ASPHALT AND AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS

2.3.7.3 VALVE BOXES

2.3.8 SITE LIGHTING

2.3.8.1 GENERAL/DESIGN

2.3.8.2 AREA, STREET, AND PARKING LIGHTS

2.3.8.3 SPECIAL PURPOSE AND OTHER

LIGHTING

2.3.9 FENCES AND SCREENS

2.3.9.1 SCREENING

2.3.9.2 FENCES

2.3.10 SITE COMPONENTS

2.3.10.1 SITE FURNITURE

2.3.10.2 MATERIALS AND COLORS

2.3.10.3 LOCATION

2.3.10.4 MAINTENANCE

2.3.10.5 INFORMATION AND MOTIVATIONAL

SIGNAGE

2.3.11 INFRASTRUCTURE

2.3.11.1 COLOR

2.3.11.2 SCREENING

2.3.11.3 LIGHTING

2.3.11.4 FUEL AND WATER STORAGE TANKS

2.3.11.5 SECURITY

2.3.11.6 FIRE PROTECTION

2.3.11.7 SEWER

2.3.11.8 EFFICIENT USE OF UTILITIES

3.1 INTERIOR SIGNS

Chapter 3 - Architectural

3.1.1 GENERAL

3.1.2 INFORMATION SIGNS

3.1.3 REGULATORY SIGNS

3.1.4 DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

3.1.5 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

3.2 STRUCTURAL

3.2.1 WIND SPEED DESIGN

3.2.2 ROOF LIVE LOAD

3.2.3 WIND RATING

3.2.4 SEISMIC ZONE 1

3.2.5 FOUNDATION

3.2.6 MATERIALS

3.2.7 CODE COMPLIANCE

3.3 ARCHITECTURAL – GENERAL

3.3.1 DESIGN CRITERIA

3.3.2 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

3.3.3 ADDITIONS

3.3.4 FORCE PROTECTION/ANTI-TERRORISM

3.4 SITE PLANNING

3.4.1 GENERAL

3.4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

3.4.3 LOCATION OF VISUALLY

OBJECTIONABLE ITEMS

3.4.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT PATTERN

3.4.5 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

3.5 BUILDING FORM

3.5.1 INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

3.6 ROOFS

3.6.1 FORM

3.6.2 ROOF MATERIAL

3.6.3 SLOPE

3.6.4 ROOF WARRANTIES

3.6.5 CLERESTORIES

3.6.6 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

3.6.7 ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT

3.7 ENTRANCES

3.7.1 VISIBILITY

3.7.2 ENTRY SEQUENCE

3.7.3 PROTECTIVE COVER

3.8 FASCIAS AND SOFFITS

3.8.1 SOFFITS

3.8.2 FASCIAL AND TRIM

3.9 EXTERIOR WALLS

3.9.1 MATERIALS & COLORS (GENERAL)

3.9.2 MATERIALS (BY LOCATIONS/AREA)

3.9.3 TRIM

3.9.4 DETAILING

3.9.5 WALL CONSTRUCTION

3.10 WINDOWS AND DOORS

3.10.1 DESIGN

3.10.2 MATERIALS

3.11 FINISH HARDWARE

3.12.0 MEDICAL BUILDINGS

3.13 OUTDOOR PAVILIONS AND PICNIC

SHELTERS

3.14 METAL BUILDINGS

3.14.1 LOCATION

3.14.2 MATERIALS/FINISHES

3.14.3 SITE JUSTIFICATION

3.15. INTERIOR DESIGN – GENERAL

3.16. PERMANENT FINISHES

3.16.1 OTHER PERMANENT FINISHES

3.16.2 COLORING

3.17 NON-PERMANENT FINISHES

3.18 FINISHES AND TREATMENTS

3.18.1 CARPET

3.18.2 HARD SURFACE FLOORING

3.18.3 LAMINATES AND SOLID SURFACING

3.18.4 VINYL OR RUBBER BASE OR CARPET

BASE

3.18.5 PAINT

3.18.6 WAINSCOT AND CHAIR RAIL

3.18.7 DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES

3.18.8 WINDOW BLINDS

3.18.9 CEILINGS

3.18.10 SYSTEMS/PRE-WIRED WORKSTATIONS/

MODULAR FURNITURE

4.1 GENERAL

Chapter 4 - Mechanical

4.1.2 CONTROLS

4.1.3 MECHANICAL ROOM DOCUMENTATION

4.1.4 WATER, GAS, AND FUEL SYSTEMS

4.1.5 EQUIPMENT ROOMS

4.2 HVAC

4.2.1 DESIGN CRITERIA

4.2.2 AIR COOLED CONDENSORS

4.2.3 DUCTWORK

4.2.4 AIR HANDLERS, WATER HEATERS,

PUMPS, AND EXPANSION TANKS

4.2.5 LOUVERS, DAMPERS, AND MIXING

BOXES

4.2.6 COILS

4.2.7 FILTER SECTIONS

4.3 REFRIGERANT EQUIPMENT

4.3.1 GENERAL REFRIDGERANT

COMPRESSION

4.3.2 INSULATION

4.3.3 HVAC REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS

4.4 PIPING

4.4.1 CHILLED AND HOT WATER

4.4.2 REFRIDGERATION PIPING

4.4.3 PIPING IDENTIFICATION

4.5 PLUMBING

4.5.1 PVC/CPVC PIPING SYSTEMS

4.5.2 COPPER PIPING

4.5.3 STERILIZATION

4.5.4 PRESSURE TESTING

4.5.5 VALVE INSTALLATION

4.5.6 INSTALLING FOR SERVICING AND

CLEANING

4.5.7 PREFABRICATING AND STERILIZING FOR

EFFICIENT WORK

4.5.8 SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS SHALL HAVE

THE FOLLOWING

4.5.9 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

4.5.10 GENERAL – CHECKS

4.5.11 TRACER WIRE/WARNING TAPE

5.1 STANDARDS

Chapter 5 - Electrical

5.1.1 DRAWINGS

5.1.2 LOAD LEVELS

5.2 POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION STUDIES

5.2.1 MOTORS

5.3 EXTERIOR POWER

5.4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING - GENERAL

5.4.1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING SPORTS

5.5 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM (LPS)

5.6 SYSTEM GROUNDING

5.6.1 SWITCHBOARDS, PANELBOARDS, AND

MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS

5.7 GENERATORS, TRANSFER SWITCHES,

AND FUEL TANKS

5.8 INTERIOR POWER

5.9 INTERIOR LIGHTING

5.10 EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING

5.11 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS,

INDIVIDUAL BUILDING MASS

NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS (FOR NEW

SYSTEMS)

6.1.1 CODE COMPLIANCE

Chapter 6 – Fire Protection

6.1.2 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

6.2 GENERAL

7.1.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Chapter 7 – Environmental

7.1.2 ASBESTOS AND PAINT

7.1.3 PERMITS

7.1.4 OFF BASE WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

7.1.5 ENVIROMNENTAL STANDARDS

8.1 COMMUNICATIONS GUIDANCE FOR NEW

BUILDINGS

Chapter 8 – Communications

8.1.1 REFERENCES

8.1.2 BUILDING ENTRANCE FACILITIES

(OUTSIDE CABLING INTERFACES WITH

INTRA-BUILDING BACKBONE CABLING)

8.1.3 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ROOM

(CER) (ENVIRONMENTALLY

CONTROLLED)

8.1.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CLOSET (TC)

(HOUSES HUB EQUIPMENT,

INTERMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION FRAMES)

8.1.5 CABLING (MUST BE INSTALLED BY

CERTIFIED CAT 6 INSTALLER)

8.1.6 IDENTIFY PROPER CABLING TO BE

INSTALLED IN THE BUILDING

8.1.7 ENSURE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION

OUTLETS ARE IDENTIFIED

8.2 FULL SPECTRUM THREAT

RESPONSE/MASS NOTIFICATION

SYSTEM, (FSTR/MNS)

8.2.1 GENERAL

8.2.2 EXISTING FSTR/MNS CONTROL

STATIONS

8.2.3 EXISTING ALARM SYSTEMS

8.2.5 POINTS OF CONTACT

8.3 LIGHTNING PROTECTION

8.3.1 COPPER LIGHTING PROTECTION

8.3.2 GROUND IMPEDENCE

8.3.3 ROOF-MOUNTED GROUNDING SYSTEMS

8.4 TELEPHONE SYSTEM

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1.0 GENERAL

Moody Air Force Base, Georgia The following guidance is provided for the design and construction of new facilities and the remodeling of existing facilities on Moody Air Force Base. All engineers and planners shall use this guidance in the preparation of their design documents and shall provide this information to Architect-Engineering firms that are preparing project designs for the base. These guidelines are intended to show the minimum acceptable standards.

1.1 Construction Documents

1.1.1. Specifications:

Specifications for each project shall conform to the CSI standard. Designers shall use SpecsIntact editing software to manipulate UFC specifications as listed below or use Moody Air Force Base, Specifications Guide.

Specifications shall be based on the Unified Facilities Guide (UFC) specifications. (See web site below.)

1.1.2. Tri-Service Standard: Drawings shall

conform to Tri-Service Standards.

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70

1.1.3. Drawing Requirements: The following are

the minimum drawings required for a project

Title sheet, to include:

the title of the project the project number index of drawings Base map vicinity plan Base map, with the project location and the Civil Engineering, the Contract Management, and the Contracting office locations Moody AFB title block with the appropriate information Each specification sheet and/or individual drawing submittal shall be identified by Title. (i.e. “35% Submittal,” “65% Submittal,” etc.)

Existing and proposed Site Plan (except for projects for interior renovations only) Demolition drawings (if necessary) Foundation/footing Plan Existing and final Floor Plan with Code Analysis

Reflected Ceiling Plan - Include HVAC diffusers and returns, the drop in fluorescent light locations, and heat detectors, to ensure proper layout of all disciplines

Roof Plan (if necessary)

Elevations

Wall and Building Sections

Elevation Details, Window and Door Schedules

Plumbing Plan and Riser Diagrams

HVAC Plan and Schedules

Mechanical Schedules and Details - Include all set points, flow rates, control and riser diagrams, electrical voltage ratings, current requirements and equipment schedules.

Lighting Plan and Fixture Schedule

Power Plan and Riser Diagrams - Include Communication Systems

Electrical Schedules and Details

Fire Detection/Protection Plan

1.1.4. Drawing Format

All final drawings shall use the CSI format

All drawings should be on 24"x36" standard size or 30"x42" mylar sheets.

Each sheet will be numbered in sequence and referenced in the legend on the cover sheet.

Drawings will be submitted in electronic format in uncondensed form, .PDF files and .DWG files in AutoCad 200 . The Base Civil Engineer representative will provide guidance regarding file names.

1.1.5 As Builts

Designer shall require one complete set of Contract Documents to remain on site to be updated daily of any conditions that deviate from the original Contract Documents.

Electronic As Builts shall be turned over to the owner as part of the close out documents.

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70�

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1.2 Visual Areas

The Moody Architectural/Engineering design guide organizes the physical environment of the base into six visual areas. There are three zones within the main cantonment area of the base: Admin/ Community, Unaccompanied Housing, and the Flight Line/Mission Area.

The Family Housing zone is separated from the rest of the base by Bemiss Road. The Open Space zone includes undeveloped land on the east side of the base. Grassy Pond is a recreational area located 35 miles southwest of the base.

Each area is defined by land use and the proposed palette of building materials.

Design recommendations for each area are coordinated to allow facilities to harmonize with the immediate surroundings, as well as support the overall design goals for the base.

1-2a Visual Zone Map

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1.2.1 Admin-Community Area

The Admin-Community Area is the core of the cantonment area. Facilities in this zone include headquarters buildings, community center, shopping, recreation, medical and worship facilities.

Located near the main gate, it is the most public-oriented area and the first image of the base for most visitors

A variety of materials and colors exist on the buildings in this zone. There are several different colors of wood siding, some stucco buildings or stucco used as accent with other materials, and approximately six different colors of brick. Most buildings have sloped roofs with either dark bronze metal roofing or asphalt shingles. An effort has been made to renovate many of the flat roofs with sloped roofs, but a few flat roofs remain.

1.2.1a Administrative-Community Visual Area

The medical buildings create a small campus within the Admin-Community area. These buildings stand out as a group from the surrounding structures due to the use of burnt orange/tan brick, wide stucco fascias, and similar precast concrete accents.

Because there is such a variety of materials and colors existing within this zone it is necessary to have guidelines that will create overall visual unity rather than small-scale compatibility between adjacent buildings.

To establish a unified image for the area, future facilities will be designed with sloped roofs, dark bronze metal roofing, and brick shall match adjacent structures and shall be approved by the Base Architect during design.

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1.2.1.1 Site Planning

Focus on pedestrian circulation. Provide safe, convenient paths linking administrative areas with popular destinations.

Site new facilities in accordance with the Moody AFB General Plan.

1.2.1.2 Building Form

Maximum height for all buildings is two stories.

Building entrances should be easily visible from the street and parking areas.

Arrange building forms to create easy pedestrian flow from adjacent structures.

1.2.1.3 Roofs

Dark bronze standing seam metal roofs with minimum 3:12 pitch (Figure 1.2.2d).

1.2.1.4 Exterior Walls

Split faced CMU, scored CMU and brick with off-white mortar. All color shall be approved by the base Architect during design.

Brick detailing such as soldier courses, reveals and special brick shapes is encouraged.

1.2.1.5 Trim

Metal fascia and gutters shall match metal roof color.

Downspouts shall match color of adjacent wall surface or roof color.

1.2.1.6 Doors and Windows

Aluminum operable windows shall be horizontal sliding and dark bronze anodized.

Primary entrance shall be storefront and shall be dark bronze anodized.

Secondary doors shall be hollow metal; color shall match adjacent wall surface.

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1.2.2 Unaccompanied-Recreation Areas

There are two Unaccompanied-Recreation areas on base that are separated by the Admin-Community zone. The North Unaccompanied Housing area is defined by Coney Street, Burrell Street, and Robinson Road. The South Unaccompanied Housing area is defined by Robbins Road, Davis Street, George Street, and Schrader Street.

Facilities in these areas include Airman Living Quarters, Visiting Officer’s Quarters, Visiting Enlisted Quarters, Fitness Center, recreation fields, Dining Hall, and Bowling Center.

1.2.2a Unaccompanied-Recreation Visual Area

Most buildings in this visual area are constructed of red brick with dark bronze metal roofs. Some of the dormitories have concrete exterior stairs with a beige stucco finish. A few buildings such as the Moody Inn and Linen Exchange building are brick that has a range of colors from cream to dark brown with flat roofs and large beige stucco fascias. One building in the North Unaccompanied Housing area is beige brick with a low sloping asphalt shingle roof.

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1.2.2.1 Site Planning

Focus on pedestrian circulation. Provide safe, convenient paths linking living areas with popular destinations (Figure 1.2.2b).

Site new facilities in accordance with the Moody AFB General Plan.

1.2.2.2 Building Form

Maximum height for all buildings except dormitories is two stories. Dormitories may be three stories (Figure 1.2.2a).

Building entrances should be easily visible from the street and parking areas.

Arrange building forms to create pedestrian spaces such as arcades and courtyards.

Walkways shall be provided to allow appropriate pedestrian traffic to adjacent facilities.

1.2.2.3 Roofs

Dark bronze standing seam metal roofs with minimum 3:12 pitch (Figure 1.2.2c).

1.2.2.4 Exterior Walls

Red brick with off-white mortar. Brick color shall match the dormitory at 7251 Woolsley Street (Figure 1.2.2a).

Brick detailing such as soldier courses, reveals and special brick shapes is encouraged.

1.2.2.5 Trim

Metal fascia and gutters typically will match metal roof color.

Downspouts shall match color of adjacent wall surface or roof color.

1.2.2.6 Doors and Windows

Aluminum windows and storefront shall be dark bronze anodized.

Secondary doors shall be hollow metal; color

1.2.2b Dormitory, 7251 Woolsley Street

1.2.2c Convenient, well-lit paths encourage pedestrian circulation.

1.2.2d Red brick and dark bronze metal roof on the Library/Education Center.

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1.2.3 Flight Line-Industrial Area

The Flight Line-Industrial visual area comprises the largest developed area on base. It consists of facilities adjacent to the runways and aprons, including Knights Way and Werewolf Run.

Facilities in this zone range from relatively small storage, training, and operations buildings, to large warehouses and hangars. The Weapons Storage Area, southeast of the main runways, is also included in this visual area.

A variety of building materials exist in the area.

Materials on the buildings near the southern end of the flight line are a mixture of metal panels, exposed aggregate concrete panels, concrete masonry units, and tilt up precast panels. Some older buildings use high-maintenance wood siding as an exterior finish.

1.2.3a Flight Line-Industrial Visual Area

The buildings in the Weapons Storage Area are metal storage buildings and bermed facilities.

The C-130 complex, located west of the runways, and the 71st Air Control Squadron, sited east of the airfield, use a similar palette of materials but are distinctive in their detailing. Beige split-face concrete masonry is the dominant wall material, with light brown ribbed concrete masonry units used as accents.

The buildings in the C-130 area use beige metal wall panels above the masonry base.

Dark bronze metal roofing is the standard for all the buildings.

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1.2.3.1 Site Planning

Site buildings in functional groups.

Use building forms, landscaping, and masonry enclosures to screen outdoor storage/equipment areas from primary streets.

Eliminate on-street parking where possible.

Avoid locating parking between the building and the primary street.

1.2.3.2 Building Form

Use simple, functional forms for industrial/operational buildings.

Except on completely utilitarian structures, building entrances should be easily identifiable from the street and from parking areas.

On more people-oriented facilities, arrange building forms to create pedestrian spaces.

1.2.3.3 Roofs

Dark bronze standing seam metal roofs with minimum 3:12 pitch. Lesser pitch may be used on large buildings with approval of ACC and the Base Architect.

For new roofs or major roof replacement projects, meet or exceed the following Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) for a minimum of 75% of the roof surface: SRI > 78 for low slope roofs (< 2: 12); SRI > 29 for high slope roofs (>

1.2.3.4 Exterior Walls

2: 12). (Ref: Cool Roof Rating Council; and LEED for New Construction v.2.2, SS Credit 7.2) Comply with published ACC and base architectural policies regarding roofing.

Predominant wall material shall be split-face concrete masonry units. Color shall match “Moody Tan” by Scruggs Concrete Co. (Figures 1.2.3a, 1.2.3c).

Other concrete masonry textures may be used as accents. Color shall match “Brown” by Scruggs Concrete Co. (Figures 1.2.3a, 1.2.3c).

Pre-finished metal wall panels may be used on hangars and large industrial buildings with approval of ACC and the Base Architect. Metal buildings shall have a split face concrete masonry base with the height proportional to the building size, but not less than four feet high. Color of metal panels shall match adjacent buildings as approved by Base Architect (Figures 1.2.3a, 1.2.3b, 1.2.3c).

1.2.3b Rescue Squadron Building 663

1.2.3c Wash Rack in C-130 Building 642

1.2.3.5 Trim

Metal fascia and gutters shall match metal roof color.

Downspouts shall match color of adjacent wall surface or color of metal roofing (Figure 1.2.3d).

1.2.3.6 Doors and Windows

Aluminum windows and storefront shall be dark bronze anodized (Figure 1.2.3a).

Secondary doors shall be hollow metal, color

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1.2.3d Buildings in the C-130 Complex use concrete masonry base with beige metal wall panels above, and dark bronze metal roofing.

1.2.3e Building 730. Downspout color matches roof color.

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1.2.4 Family Housing

The Family Housing Visual Area is separated from the main base by State Highway 125 (Bemiss Road). Facilities include family housing, the golf course, recreational facilities, and ball fields. The absence of operations and administrative functions in the Family Housing area helps create the character of a private-sector suburban neighborhood.

Moody Family Housing is privatized. All non-housing facilities built within this zone must follow the guidelines for construction within the Admin/Community zone.

1.2.4a Family Housing Visual Area

The majority of the housing units are one story brick with gently sloping asphalt shingle roofs, a small section of houses is two story with brick base and vinyl siding. Six different colors of brick, from light gray to red, create variety within the area. Light colored vinyl siding is used on many units as a secondary wall material. Many homes have carports with wood columns and pitched asphalt shingle roofs. The recreational facilities are beige concrete masonry with brown concrete masonry accents and a dark bronze metal roof.

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1.2.4.1 Site Planning

Site new housing with consistent front yard setbacks.

Provide off-street parking for at least two cars per unit.

Locate parks and play facilities within a five-minute walk of every house. Provide playgrounds for tots, youth, and teens.

Develop safe pedestrian circulation systems.

Provide sidewalks on both sides of streets.

Locate utilities in side yard or in least used and least visually objectionable area.

1.2.4.2 Building Form

Gabled or hipped roof building forms that suggest the appearance of upscale private sector housing developments.

1.2.4.3 Roofs

Asphalt shingles with minimum 20-year warranty. Minimum 3:12 pitch.

1.2.4.4 Exterior Walls

Brick to match one of the existing color schemes.

1.2.4.5 Trim

Provide brick mould around doors and windows to match window color. Mould shall be a minimum 2” wide. Colors shall be a neutral earth tone and shall be approved for use by the Base Architect during design.

1.2.4.6 Doors and Windows

Pre-finished aluminum or vinyl windows with high performance insulated glazing and thermal break. Color shall be approved by the Base Architect.

Steel doors shall be used at entrances. Specify galvanized steel with factory-applied paint finish.

1.2.4b Streetscape in Family Housing

1.2.4c One-story brick and vinyl siding unit

1.2.4d Two-story brick and vinyl siding unit

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1.2.5 Undeveloped Visual Area

The Undeveloped visual area includes more than 5,500 acres of land located east of the runways, and a small land area south of the runways. With the exception of the Grand Bay Weapons Range, which occupies 450 acres, the land is managed as a fish and wildlife conservation area by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. A large portion is wetlands, the largest inland waterfowl resting area in south-central Georgia. This land is primarily used for outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing and camping.

1.2.5a Undeveloped Visual Area

Significant future development in the Undeveloped Area is not anticipated. Industrial or mission-related buildings constructed within the zone should conform to the standards established for the Flight Line-Industrial Area (refer to Section 1.9.0).

Areas indicated in white below, represent Undeveloped Visual Areas.

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1.2.5.1 Grassy Pond

Owned by Moody AFB, Grassy Pond Recreational Area is located approximately 35 miles southwest of the base. Its 489 acres of land is available for outdoor recreational activities such as camping, canoeing, mountain biking, and hiking. There are two lakes; Grassy Pond and Lot Pond, which cover approximately 217 and 44 acres, respectively (Figure 1.2.5d).

The overall image of the area is that of a well-maintained state park. Existing rental cabins and pavilions are constructed of wood frame with painted plywood siding, wood trim, and asphalt shingle roofs (Figures 1.2.5b, 1.2.5c).

Modular buildings with vinyl siding are also used as cabins. The concessions/administration building is a prefabricated metal building with a large adjacent wood deck overlooking Grassy Pond.

Existing picnic shelters are log frame construction with asphalt shingle roofing (Figure 1.2.5c). Exterior walls of recently constructed restroom facilities are beige split-face concrete masonry with dark bronze metal roofing and trim. Asphalt paving is located in high traffic areas, but most vehicular circulation is on gravel or crushed limestone roads.

1.2.5b Dock and boathouse on Grassy Pond

1.2.5c Lakeside screened pavilion

1.2.5d Entrance road to Grassy Pond recreation area

Facilities design and site planning shall enhance the “state park” image of the area. Site buildings to take advantage of views and prevailing breezes. Minimize impact on the natural environment.

1.2.5.2 Cabins and Pavilions

For economy and compatibility with the existing rustic context (Figure 1.2.5e), rental cabins and outdoor pavilions shall be constructed using wood siding, wood trim, and asphalt shingle & metal roofing. Base Civil Engineering design guidance for cabins requires use of simple hip roof forms, with screened porches, double-hung windows, and board and batten wood siding (Figure 1.2.5f).

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1.2.5e Rental cabins

1.2.5f Rental Cabin – Prototypical Elevation

1.2.5.3 Picnic Shelters

New shelters shall be similar to existing log frame structures with brown asphalt shingle roofs (Figure 1.2.5g). It is recommended that exposed wood be finished/treated to allow wood to appear as if unfinished. Stain is preferable to paint. If painting is required, exposed wood should be painted dark brown to blend with the natural landscape.

1.2.5.4 Large Permanent Buildings and

Restrooms

Future concessions/administrative buildings and public restroom facilities will be constructed of split-face concrete masonry and dark brown metal roofing to match the existing restrooms in the park. Use simple hip or gabled roof forms with 3:12 pitch. Metal fascia and gutters shall match roof color; downspouts shall match adjacent wall color (Figure 1.2.5h).

1.2.5g Picnic Shelter overlooking Grassy Pond

1.2.5h Restroom facility

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2.0 LANDSCAPING

The quality of landscape architecture at Moody has a significant influence on the visual character of the base.

Provide an attractive, low-maintenance, landscaped environment which promotes pride and reflects the highest standards of environmental stewardship.

A unified, fully developed landscape allows compatible buildings to look their best and can mitigate the negative visual impact of older, incompatible buildings (Figure 2-0a).

Carefully designed plantings create functional benefits by conserving water, decrease of pest or insects, increasing energy efficiency of buildings, improving air quality, and encouraging pedestrian circulation.

Use landscape to screen unsightly views, define entries, and accentuate outdoor amenities.

Landscape design shall comply with the Moody AFB Landscape Design Guide and Executive order 13148 “Greening the Government through Leadership & Environmental Management”, available from Base Civil Engineering.

Use indigenous, low maintenance, adapted trees and shrubs locally recommended for urban or street use that can survive without irrigation after the first season warranty maintenance period.

Landscaping practices should incorporate sound design planning while minimizing the requirement for fertilizers and pesticides.

Use efficient practices such as mulches, efficient irrigation systems (drip irrigation), and reclaimed water. Only grey water may be used for irrigation system, no potable water is allowed for irrigation.

Soften arid landscaping with varied contours and drought-tolerant plantings.

The use of appropriate trees and other landscape plantings adds beauty to the base, promotes energy efficiency, inhibits erosion, reduces noises, and enhances safety.

Landscape planting also supports national policy aimed at enhancing air quality.

Promote security: Configure paths and design landscaping to permit surveillance of pedestrian circulation routes.

Provide low-maintenance, vandal resistant seating and water fountains at intervals along paths.

Landscape walkways, and provide shade trees along paths.

2-0a Trees can reduce the negative impact of incompatible buildings.

2-0b Landscaping for sound and noise reduction.

2-0c Mission Lake

Develop functional rather than purely visual landscapes.

Concentrate on landscaping at locations and facilities which have the highest profile.

Landscaping shall be required for all new facilities and an irrigation system shall be included where appropriate.

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2.1. REGIONAL DESIGN

2.1.1 Existing Conditions

Moody AFB is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a.

Preserve existing landscape and trees where possible. Use consolidated development areas to help preserve the existing landscape.

Avoid over-planting and allow for natural growth and form of plants.

No irrigation system shall be connected to potable water system.

2.1.2 Surface Runoff

Use trees, shrubs, grass, and landscaping to reduce storm water runoff. Terrace steep slopes.

2.1.3 Energy Conservation

Use deciduous trees on the South, East, and West sides to shade buildings and circulation routes during the summer but also allow sun in the winter months (Figure 2-1a).

Incorporate foundation plantings: Low evergreen plants on north facing walls reduce winter heat loss.

Use landscape to reduce energy cost, shade to prevent heat and glare, and windbreaks to lessen air infiltration.

2.1.4 Street Trees

Plant street trees to delineate roadways, reduce pavement temperature and provide shade on sidewalks (Figure 2-1b & 2-1c)

Street trees should be planted so that a mature tree’s discipline is inside of the curb to prevent root damage and prevent roots from causing curb damage.

Base wide, a variety of tree species should be used to avoid monoculture. A predominance of one tree type is more susceptible to pest and disease damage.

Coordinate tree species selection with utility lines, signage, visual clearance requirements and other man-made constraints.

Some trees to avoid are Sycamore, Beech, and some Oaks.

2-1a Planting for summer energy conservation.

2-1b Planting for winter energy conservation.

2-1c Street trees and low-maintenance juniper ground cover in median strip.

2.1.5 Planting Design

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Formal street tree planting design should use trees of the same species spaced at regular intervals.

Provide adequate planting areas. Planting strips shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide for trees. The trunk should be no closer than 5 feet to the sidewalk.

Maintain clear sight lines at intersections, crosswalks, parking lots, and driveways (Figure 2-1d).

2.1.6 Parking Lot Landscaping

Landscape approximately 10 percent of the parking area.

Separate parking areas from major streets through the use of natural topography. (Figure 2-1e).

Use a combination of trees and shrubs to provide both a visual screen and shade (Figure 2-1f).

Use trees, shrubs, grass and landscaping to reduce storm water runoff.

Provide landscaped islands in parking areas to add shade, articulate vehicular circulation, and visually break up large expanses of paving (Figures 2-1e, 2-1g).

Plantings must be low maintenance and suitable for harsh conditions present in parking areas.

At parking lot entrances and intersections, design landscaping to provide clear sight lines when plants reach mature sizes.

Planting must comply with ATFP Policy.

(Ref: UFC 4-010-01)

2-1d Maintain clear sight lines at intersections.

2-1e Parking design at enlisted dormitories incorporates landscaping to define circulation.

2-1f Use of both trees and shrubs provides shade and screens parking from the street.

2-1g Landscaped islands improve the appearance of parking lots while providing shade and directing circulation.

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2.1.7 Visual Screening

Use landscape to screen unsightly views, control pedestrian circulation, define entries, and accentuate outdoor amenities.

Use landscape materials to screen storage areas and to visually soften long fence lines (Figures 2-1h & 2-1i).

Screen family housing from adjacent primary or secondary roadways with planting.

Retain existing natural habitat as a buffer between housing and commercial or industrial uses.

2.1.8 Equipment Screening

Screen utility equipment, dumpsters, and storage areas. Use walls and mature landscaping or berms. Do not use chain-link fence. Exterior recycling bins should be treated and screened as trash dumpsters.

Use evergreen plants to screen equipment, transformers, storage areas, and other visually objectionable areas when a fence is not required (Figure 2-1h).

Maintain required airflow and maintenance clearances between plant materials and screened equipment.

Plantings around masonry enclosures or metal screens will help integrate these elements with the surrounding site.

Minimize the use of equipment screening near buildings where force protection measures dictate.

2.1.9 Maintenance

Provide planting beds with wide mowing strips. Mowing strips should eliminate hand trimming and edging caused by turf creeping into bedding plants.

Reduce maintenance requirements by using plant materials that maintain the desired height at maturity.

Due to high maintenance requirements, sheared hedges and annual/perennial flowerbeds should be used sparingly.

Proposed use of flowerbeds must be approved by the Base Architect.

2-1h Landscaping to screen transformers and equipment.

2-1i Dense evergreen plantings visually screen service area.

Reduce the need for pruning by planting the right size plant for a space.

Provide regular watering, feeding, and pruning to ensure the health and growth of all plant materials.

Planting beds should be designed with weed stop barrier and pine straw used as mulch, pine bark is not permitted.

2.1.10 Foundation Planting

Planting must take Force Protection into consideration.

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Use foundation plantings to visually integrate the building with the site (Figure 2-1j).

Landscape around the building perimeter to help direct pedestrian movement

Landscaping practices should incorporate sound design planning while minimizing the requirement for fertilizers and pesticides.

To achieve a natural appearance, layer planting designs: place groundcovers in front, followed by small shrubs; tall shrubs or small trees should be planted at some distance away from the building (Figure 2-1j).

Planting near buildings shall not exceed limits set forth by the USAF Installation Force Protection Guide. Ensure plant selection will allow that mature plants will maintain a 1’ clearance from the structure to reduce maintenance and help prevent pests.

Define planting areas with walkways, edging, and concrete curbs.

2.1.11 Plant Materials

Preserve existing landscape where possible.

Use consolidated development areas to help preserve the existing landscape. Avoid over-planting and allow for natural growth and form of plants.

Use only regionally native plants. Where this is not feasible, use only fully naturalized plant species.

Avoid using plant material that drops large amounts of fruit or seed pods.

Specify centipede grass for turf around facilities. Sod is preferred where economically feasible; otherwise specify sprigging to establish grass near facilities.

Avoid use of many different species on a single project. Successful planting designs can be accomplished by using repetition with occasional contrast.

Select deciduous trees that drop all their leaves early in the fall season rather than those that retain brown leaves most of the winter and continue to be maintenance problems for many months.

2-1j Diagrams showing layering of foundation plantings.

2-1k Use tree grates in lieu of planters.

Turf and ground covers

Use turf only at recreation areas, courtyards or other places where it provides a benefit to personnel. Limit turf and keep it free of obstructions which require trimming.

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Use ground covers to reduce maintenance, water and chemical requirements.

UFC 3-201-02, 23 Feb 09, is the governing DoD document for Landscape design in conjunction with UFC 4-010-01 for ATFP factors in landscape design.

(Ref: UGA plant list at http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubscd/B 987/B987-contents.html )

2.1.12 Landscape Materials

Tree grates should be used in lieu of planters.

Where large planting boxes are used at courtyards, incorporate seating into the design (Figure 2-1k).

Consider fabric barriers that contain an effective pre-emergent herbicide that will provide protection for many years.

Test soils prior to designing the planting plan.

Identify deficient soils, areas of over compaction, and soil pH. Modify or replace poor soil prior to planting.

Group plants according to water requirements and use mulches to conserve water.

Select landscape materials with low maintenance requirements.

Trees should be the focus of landscape plans;

limit formal planting arrangements to appropriate space. Keep trees trimmed, removing dead and dying trees or branches.

Remove trees that are too close to structures, sidewalks, and streets.

Consult the Base Landscape Development Plan for appropriate landscaping materials.

Place pine straw beds around all trees and shrubs.

2.1.13 Courtyards and Entrances

Use landscaping to enhance the entry sequence from the street or parking area to the building’s main entrances.

Use of mass plantings to define outdoor spaces is highly encouraged , place plants as outlined in ATFB.

Create landscape patterns that accentuate building entrances (Figure 2-1l).

Design courtyard landscaping to give building users relief from summer heat.

Provide a landscaped space uncluttered by vehicles in front, at the entrance, and between the main viewing street and buildings.

2-1l Landscape to accentuate building entry.

2.1.14 Planting Beds

Provide protective mowing strips or metal edging around all planting beds.

Use mulching fabric, covered by thick mulch, to reduce weeds in planting beds.

Mulch: Pine straw; Maintain a 1’ non-organic barrier between structure and planting beds.

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2.2. EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

The UFC 3-120-01, Air Force Sign Standard establishes guidance for all exterior signs used on Moody AFB. Its purpose is to manage the quality, placement, and number of signs on the installation and to ensure attractive, professional, easy to read, well maintained, and uniform sign standards throughout the installation. Proper use of signs has a major effect on the appearance of our base and will professionally communicate direction and location of those functions and activities that truly warrant identification. This instruction will specify materials, construction, and methods, to ensure signs are easy to maintain and easy to change.

(ACCI 32-1054 and Moody Supplement must also be used for signage.)

2.2.1 General

All exterior signs will be consistent throughout each installation. Do not use moving signs. LED signage can be used if design has been reviewed and approved by the Base Architect.

Location and content of all exterior signs shall be subject to approval of the Base Civil Engineer. The number of signs will be held to a minimum. Site signage must provide clear, consistent, and necessary direction or information. Correctly designed and controlled signs can be a positive aspect of the installation’s overall professional image.

Signs shall be designed in accordance with UFC-3-120-01. Lettering shall be Helvetica Medium type style, except Helvetica Regular type style shall be used for subordinate information on building and organization identification signs.

Organization names should normally be shortened to the minimum required to describe the function, for example, “Self-Help Store,” not “Civil Engineering Squadron Self- Help Store” or “Moody AFB Self-Help Store.”

Signage for facilities that house the command section of an organization should include the number of the squadron preceding the organization, for example, “3rd Flying Training Squadron.” Only commonly understood abbreviations will be used.

Monument signs are discouraged but may be authorized and must have approval from the Base Architect.

2-2b Squadron Identification.

Limit signs to function identification and address, and ensure they are easily readable from the street; avoid miscellaneous emblems, logos, and direct-paint applications.

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2.2.2 Building Identification Signs:

Building and street address numbers shall be used to identify all facilities.

Two options for building ID signs are signs attached to the building and stand-alone signs.

Use only one sign per building except for customer service facilities or large buildings where more than one function is present.

Street addresses will be displayed only on the main entry door.

For entryway glass use frosted white pressure sensitive letters. (Figure 2-2d)

All facilities shall be identified with three dimensional numbers mounted on the corner most visible from the nearest primary road.

The numbers shall be non-ferrous material, dark bronze in color. Height of numbers shall be selected based on viewing distance and building size.

Individual Air Force bronze anodized Helvetica style aluminum letters shall be used for identification signs on facility walls.

The use of freestanding building identification signs shall be allowed only when building-mounted signage is not feasible.

If a freestanding sign is required, it shall be designed in accordance with UFC 3-120-01, Chapter 4 – Exterior Identification Signs, Type B3 with the following modifications:

Use white letters on brown background and brown posts

Signs shall be aluminum post and panel design with 3-inch square posts.

Only use ACC and wing decals when using Type B2 signs with decals.

Finish shall be fluoropolymer (Kynar 500) coating, or equal.

Locate organization identification in upper left corner, and street address in lower left corner.

Building number may be included but shall be distinguishable from the street address.

2-2c Dark bronze dimensional numerals identify facility number

2-2d Entry way glass with street address

2-2e Base Ops free-standing identification sign

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2.2.3 Other Identification Signage

Additional identification signage may be required on important buildings, such as headquarters, or facilities with significant visitor use (Hospital Administration Moody Field Club, etc.). Base Civil Engineering will evaluate each facility individually.

Individual dimensional letters shall be fabricated from dark bronze non-ferrous material, using uppercase Helvetica Medium type style.

Height of the letters shall be selected based on building size and viewing distance (Figures 2-2f & 2-2g).

Organizations wishing to identify their facilities with a group or squadron patch will be permitted to do so with the approval of the

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Patches shall be no larger than four feet at the widest point.

Patches shall be constructed on a raised surface and attached to the facility wall and must present a professionally designed appearance.

Wing/Group level organizations may identify their headquarters buildings with monument type signs or building-mounted plastic letters affixed to the structure.

Identify obscure buildings (well houses, sewage lift stations, etc.) with no more than a building number.

Service or commercial activities (Commissary, BX, snack bars, etc.) shall use building mounted signs with individual letter.

Commercial signature brands may use their signature logos and may display only one sign per building.

Water/POL tanks shall be painted simply in earth tone colors.

The AF symbol with “U.S. Air Force” shall be applied.

No other decals, graphics, or lettering such as shields, mottos, or emblems are authorized.

AAFES/DeCA/Commercial signs shall comply with the following:

Format shall be AAFES logo followed by facility name

2-2f Building Mounted Identification Signage

2-2g Building Mounted Identification Signage

Logo and facility name shall be the same height and positioned on one continuous horizontal line wherever possible

Facility name shall be spelled out completely with individual letters

Logo and letters shall be mounted directly to the building fascia or exterior wall adjacent to the facility’s main entrance. The back edge of logo and letters shall be ¼ inch from the face of the wall for fascia.

Logo and letters shall be light or dark bronze anodized aluminum or other non corrosive material in a light or dark bronze color.

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Logo and letters shall be available in even height increments from 2 to 16 inches.

Choose appropriate size and color for each facility and location.

The ratio of height to depth of logo and letters shall be approximately 8 to 1.

When night visibility is functionally required, use external flood or spot lights that illuminate both the sign and the adjacent landscape/building instead of using internally lighted signs, which give a commercial impression.

2.2.4 Information and Motivational Signs

Placement and content of these signs shall be reviewed on an individual basis by the Base Civil Engineer, with an emphasis on maintaining a unified image for the base.

2.2.5 Directional Signs

Directional Signs should follow UFC 3-120- 01, Chapter 5 – Direction Signs.

Vehicular directional signs shall be designed in accordance with UFC 3-120-01, Type D2 with the following modifications:

Use white reflective letters on brown background with posts.

Signs shall match construction of existing directional signs at Moody (Figure 2-2h) and shall be constructed of aluminum plate with treated wood 4 x 4 posts. Posts and sign back shall be painted dark brown.

Mounting height shall match height of existing directional signs on base.

Signs shall be located to maintain clear sight lines at intersections, parking lot entrances, etc. (Figure 2-2i)

Install directional signs only where frequently needed to guide visitors and new base personnel. Exception: destinations which might otherwise be difficult to locate.

No more than four entries shall be displayed on each sign.

2.2.8 Street Name Signs

Street name signs shall have a brown background with white letters and brown posts.

Each sign plate will have a height of 6 inches, and length will be dependant upon the number of letters used, with a maximum length of 30 inches.

Street name letters and numbers will be 4-inch upper case.

The bottom of each sign will be mounted no more than seven feet above the ground.

There shall be a street name sign for each street at intersections.

2-2h Directional Sign

2-2i Street sign at intersection

2.2.6 Graphics

To reduce visual clutter, do not use super graphics, poorly designed signs, and outdated information.

Design graphics to function – define entrances, identify building numbers, and conceal clutter.

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Use graphics to relate buildings to each other instead of making a building prominent.

Avoid using high-color contrasting bands and stripes on new buildings or painting structural columns and beams.

Limit unique signing to high-visibility locations where highlights are required to support the architectural theme.

Except for painted masonry and metal buildings, identification signage should only be located in adjacent landscaped space at eye level rather than being attached to walls or fascia.

2.2.7 Regulatory Signs

Posts for all regulatory signs shall be galvanized steel.

Exception: Signposts at Grassy Pond Recreational area may be preservative-treated wood (Figure 2-2j).

All posts and sign backs shall have brown finish to match building identification and directional signage.

Traffic regulation signs (Figure 2-2l) shall be designed in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) published by the Federal Highway Administration.

Base warning signs shall comply with UFC 3- 120-01.

Parking regulation signage shall comply with UFC 3-120-01. Where post-mounted signs are used, posts shall be located to avoid vehicle damage. Handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be identified with a post mounted international symbol of accessibility in compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act. Reduce the number of parking signs by strictly limiting reserved parking, including temporary reserved parking.

Reserved parking signs shall comply with AFI 31-204 Moody Sup 1, including paragraph 4.8.2.1 and 4.8.3.4.

Work area and personnel safety regulation signs shall comply with OSHA requirements and applicable Air Force regulations.

Condense and consolidate information to minimize the number of signs.

2-2j Sign posted at Grassy Pond

2-2k Parking sign at Grassy Pond

2-2l Examples of Regulatory signs

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2.3.0 SITE DESIGN & SITE WORK

The areas in-between and around our buildings need to be as well thought out as our buildings.

Well-designed outdoor spaces help create friendly, inviting, walk able communities. Site selection and design are important to achieve compatibility with the Base General Plan. The following guidelines for will help contribute to this compatibility.

Coordinate with Base Civil Engineering personnel during the…