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Graphics should be incorporated into the interior design of all <br />public areas, and a specific and coordinated sign and labeling <br />system should be integrated with the building graphics system. <br />Consult with library staff. <br />. i. Restrcoms <br />Restrooms should not be prominently located, but should <br />be easily supervised. Access from the meeting room is necessary. <br />Placement of the public restrooms should result in easy access <br />yet not interfere with library activities. <br />Restroom finishes and equipment must be as vandal -proof <br />and materials selected (full wall heiqht ceramic tile) as <br />conveniently maintained as possible. Fixtures and access must <br />meet standards for the handicapped. <br />Restrooms should contain the following: <br />Electric hand dryers <br />Vanity shelf or counter with mirror <br />Parcel shelf and coat hooks <br />Changing table <br />Women's restrooms-•-coin-operated sanitary product <br />dispenser <br />C. Special Features <br />1. E:cit Alarm. To be provided on all fire required public <br />exits other than main exit -entrance. Panic hardware to be used <br />with battery or electrically operated alarm whitch can be turned <br />off with a key. <br />2. Fire alarm. heat and smolce sensing devices should be <br />included throughout the building including the Nook Return. <br />3. Security alarm. An overall system should be employed to <br />detect unauthorized entry and movement within the building when <br />closed (such as in the Roseville Library.) <br />4. Doors. Door widths should accomodate wheelchairs. All <br />doors in work areas should be 36" in width and should have a <br />holding device to allow passage of boot: trucks. There should be <br />no threshholds. <br />Public entrance/exit doors must be carefi:ly selected for <br />balance, ease of use and maintenance, and secure and easy locking. <br />5. Windows. Window treatment is a special design concern <br />for a multitude of reasons. Windows must be located to provide <br />both visibility into attractive public activity areas of the <br />library thus serving as an attraction to the passing public. <br />Windows should also provide visual relief to those inside the <br />building. Windows, both in quantity and type, must be selected <br />it <br />