8.3  Key Design Requirements

The design shall satisfy the following requirements:

•  A clear space of [594m²] (in a 4 badminton court Sports Hall) with a minimum clear height of [7.6m] all in accordance with Sport England Guidance Notes so as to accommodate county standard Badminton.

•  All surfaces to be flush and of a consistent colour in accordance with Sport England guidance.

•  A semi sprung floor finish that complies with BSEN 14904 and BS8201 all in accordance with the Sport England document "Sports Hall Design".  The floor shall comply with impact and flatness requirements, whilst still being robust enough to deal with external shoes.

•  A robust and maintenance free surface to the walls, free from projections.

•  Any doors should open out of the Sports Hall whilst having a flush fit and flush ironmongery to the inside doors of the Sports Hall.

•  Glare shall be kept to a minimum in accordance with Sport England guidelines.

•  Court and guide markings for all of the sports listed in the table in paragraph 8.1 to both regional and recreational standards.

•  Allow for segmentation of the Sports Hall.

•  Provide a means of escape for users of the Sports Hall which satisfies all Legislation and Guidance.

•  Provide a dedicated mat store of sufficient size to accommodate full size mats on a trolley and which is fire rated and mechanically ventilated to satisfy the local fire officers requirements.

•  Shall include an induction loop in [♦] that complies with BS EN 60118-4 and BS7594.

•  The Sports Hall shall meet the requirements of the Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design and the requirements set out in the relevant Zone Data Sheets.

•  The Contractor shall, as a minimum, comply with the stipulated court and safety margin dimensions and unobstructed clear height requirements stipulated by Sport England in the Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design for the activities and standard of play set out in the table in paragraph 8.1.

•  The provision of spectator accommodation that provides a comfortable environment in which to watch the Sports Hall activity shall be provided.  The spectator seating shall be capable of allowing simultaneous viewing of 4 Badminton Courts.

•  Fixtures, fittings, floor markings and equipment are required to enable the sports listed in the table in paragraph 8.1 to be played and will be detailed in the Zone Data Sheets.

•  The floor of the Sports Hall shall be constructed in such a manner and with the appropriate materials to provide a safe environment for all sporting activities specified in the table in paragraph 8.1 and be flush, impact resistant and of a consistent colour.

•  A wall colour shall provide a clear contrast with playing equipment such as shuttlecocks and basketballs and shall contrast with the floors.

•  Glare from natural light shall be avoided.

•  Intelligibility of speech within the hall is required to enable coaching and training