Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 226)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
60 NSF provides two standard seats, one accessible seat, and space for
lighting/table/information stand. The additional 55 NSF allocates 25 NSF for one
accessible seat and 30 NSF for two standard seats.
2. Reception (RECP1) .................................................................. 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 10 NSF for each projected Exam /
Treatment Room greater than two.. Maximum 120 NSF.
B. Patient Areas
1. Exam Room (OPEE1)........................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Minimum of one. Multiply the total number of Medical and Surgical Inpatient Beds
by 0.85% and the total number of Neurological Inpatient Beds by 9.05%; divide
the projected number of annual Outpatient clinic stops by 1,500; add the results.
Provide one Exam Room for each whole increment, minimum portion of 0.5.
2. Exam Room, Isolation,
Negative Pressure (EXRG6) ................................................ 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in authorized Concept of Operations.
3. Patient Prep Room (XXYYZ)................................................ 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 60 NSF for each whole increment of two
Exam Rooms greater than two. Max 180 NS.F
The electrodes are applied and removed in this space.
4. Toilet, Patient (TLTU1)............................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per Electroencephalography Laboratory.
C. Support Areas
1. Utility Room, Soiled (USCL1) .................................................. 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per Electroencephalography Laboratory.
2. Utility Room, Clean (UCCL1).................................................. 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
Provide one if prepackaged clean and sterile supplies are not authorized.
3. Storage, Clean Supply (SRSE1).............................................. 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one if prepackaged clean and sterile supplies are authorized.
4. Storage, Clean Linen (LCCL1) ................................................ 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one per Electroencephalography Laboratory.
5. Storage, Equipment (SRE01) ................................................ 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Electroencephalography Laboratory.
6. Alcove, Crash Cart (RCA01).................................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one per Electroencephalography Laboratory.
7. Alcove, Wheelchair / Stretcher (SRLW1).............................. 50 NSF (37.2 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 10 NSF per Exam Room greater than three.
Maximum 100 NSF.
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