Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 110)
Washington, DC 20420
December 2006
11. Recycling Area (UTCL1) ........................................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit and if in
Concept of Operations.
12. Data & Tele-Communications Room (COMC1) ................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit.
13. Disposal Chute Room, Linen (XXXYZ) .................................... 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit and if in
Concept of Operations.
NSF includes an enclosed vestibule.
14. Disposal Chute Room, Trash (XXXYZ) .................................... 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit and if in
Concept of Operations.
NSF includes an enclosed vestibule.
15. Stretcher / Wheelchair Alcove (SRLW1).................................. 70 NSF (6.6 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit.
16. Serving Line (FSPT1) ............................................................ 350 NSF (32.6 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit and if in
Concept of Operations.
17. Storage, Non Food (SRS01) ................................................. 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit and if in
Concept of Operations.
18. Storage, Bulk Food Carts (FSCS1) .......................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit and if in
Concept of Operations.
19. Housekeeping Aids Closet (HAC) (JANC1)............................ 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide two per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit.
D. Staff and Administrative Areas
1. Nurse Workroom (WRCH1)................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit.
2. Dictation Area (WRCH1) ......................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per each Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Unit.
This area is used for physician charting.
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