Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 100)
Washington, D.C. 20402
December 2006
SERVICE
RELATIONSHIP
REASONS
Voluntary Service
3
G
Social Work Service
3
G
Radiology Service Diagnostic
3
K
Dietetic Service
3
I
Supply Service SPD
3
I
Animal Research
X
E,F
Industrial Functions
X
E,F
Relationship:
Reasons:
1.
Adjacent
A.
Common use of resources
2.
Close / Same Floor
B.
Accessibility of supplies
3.
Close / Different Floor Acceptable
C.
Urgency of contact
4.
Limited Traffic
D.
Noise or vibration
5.
Separation Desirable
E.
Presence of odors or fumes
F.
G.
Sequence of work
H.
Patient convenience
I.
Frequent contact
J.
Need for security
K.
Access to clinical service
L.
Closeness not required
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