Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 206)
Washington, DC 20420
December 2006
and Dispensing Room (EYFD1).......................................... 140 NSF (13.1 NSM)
Provide one per Optical Shop and if in Concept of Operations.
The Eyeglass Fitting and Display, and Dispensing Room is used by the technician
to assist in the fitting, adjustment, repair, and dispensing of eyeglasses. An area
for the display of eyeglasses should be included.
2. Office, Optician/Technician/Storage (EYOT2) ................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Optical Shop and if in concept of operations.
Provides space for clerical work, repair work and limited storage of product and
materials.
F. Barber / Beauty Shop
1
Barber / Beauty Shop (XXYYZ) ............................................ 140 NSF (13.1 NSM)
Minimum NSF. If in Concept of Operations. Provide an additional 230 NSF if two
barber chairs are authorized. Provide an additional 300 NSF if three barber chairs
are authorized. Provide an additional 25 NSF to each barber chair if a Spinal Cord
Injury Center is authorized in the facility.
This area provides waiting space, barber services, and the associated equipment
required for the care of long term care patients.
G. Cafeteria Support Areas
Provide this functional area if a combined operation of Canteen Services and
Nutrition Food Services is authorized, or if a Canteen Cafeteria is in the Concept of
Operations.
1
Receiving, Cafeteria (MMRP1) ............................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide minimum or 0.2 NSF per each Peak Volume Meal per
Day projected, whichever is greater. Maximum 350 NSF
The receiving area is used for staging and receiving food and supplies, holding
empty returns such as bakery racks, holding used cooking oil for pick-up, and
general circulation space for outgoing waste containers.
2
Storage, Non-Food (SRS01)................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide 0.2 NSF per each Peak Volume Meal per Day projected,
whichever is greater. Maximum 500 NSF.
Secured room to store disposables, dishes, cups and cutlery, paper products,
small cooking utensils, aprons, hats, gloves, seasonal displays, etc.
3
Storage, Dry Food (SRS01) .................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide minimum NSF or 0.5 NSF per each Peak Volume Meal
per Day projected, whichever is greater.
Secured room for the storage of foods and bottled beverages that do not require
refrigeration. Space guidelines are based on a three-day supply of food. In some
climates, temperature and humidity control may be required.
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