DMG 04. Junior Ranks' Single Living Accommodation JRSLA

DEO(W) Design Guide JRSLA 2 General Functional & Design Requirements
Figure 2.6 Bedroom fittings
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FIXTURES / FITTINGS
2.8.1 Fixings / Positioning
Example room layouts, indicating the location of furniture and fittings, are
included within the Section 3 Planning Data Sheets.
The MOD Reference Costs include for sturdy built-in furniture, shelving and
fittings, as listed within Technical Annexe B. Non-fitted items, such as beds, desks
etc, are provided from Defence Accommodation Stores (DAS). Spares need to be
readily available, with items such as light fittings provided from DAS.
Project Managers are no longer restricted to the range of MOD supplied furniture
(eg Benbow), but should provide fittings that represent the equivalent value for
money and degree of robustness. Furniture used in JRSLA must be able to
withstand heavy use and mis-use, and must conform to BS 4875, level 5 strength
and stability performance.
It is important at design stage to establish what furniture is to be included within
the building contract and whether items available from DAS are compatible in size
and design with the proposed new furniture. It is the responsibility of the Sponsor
to co-ordinate the procurement of fitted and loose furniture, to ensure the best
solution in terms of design, operation and cost. It may be appropriate to include all
furnishings, fitted and loose items, under the building contract, to ensure a
consistent quality of finish and design. The particular requirement of the resident
unit should also be checked, against the standard furniture provision, to ensure
that their operational requirements are met. For example, some training units will
require desk space that can take large maps.
The choice of furniture should take maintenance into account. Items must be easy
to repair and/or allow replacement of individual elements, such as wardrobe doors.
Hinges on cupboards and wardrobes should be from a heavy duty range with
secure fixings to avoid the need to realign doors during the life of the unit. The use
of face-fixed hinges, or hinges with loose pins that may easily be removed, should
be avoided, to protect individual's belongings from theft.
Colours should be specified which disguise the marks of general wear; for example,
white bedroom furniture should be avoided. However, dark coloured furniture can
be intrusive in small rooms, giving a heavy look. Light coloured timber veneers
give a smart, attractive appearance.