Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 230)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
14. How many Fire and Safety Specialist FTE positions for the Mason shop are
authorized? (S)
15. Is an Industrial Hygienist FTE position authorized? (S)
16. How many Shop Supervisor FTE positions are authorized? (S)
17. How many Trainee FTE positions are authorized? (S)
18. How many Draftsman FTE positions are authorized? (S)
19. How many Engineering Technician FTE positions are authorized? (S)
C. Miscellaneous Input Data Statements:
1. Is an exterior covered / secured area for Ground Maintenance authorized? (Misc)
2. Is specialized loading dock equipment authorized? (Misc)
3. Are additional workspaces for equipment vendors authorized? (Misc)
4. Are additional offices authorized (Misc)
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SPACE CRITERIA
A. Reception Areas
1. Waiting (XXYYZ) .................................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one per Engineering Service.
2. Reception (XXYYZ) ................................................................. 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one if a Receptionist FTE position is authorized. Provide
an additional 80 NSF per clerical FTE position authorized greater than one.
3. Toilet, Public (XXYYZ) ............................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per Waiting / Reception Area
B. Administrative and Operations Areas
1. Office, Chief of Service (XXXXX) ........................................ 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Provide one per Engineering Service.
2. Office, Assistant Chief of
Service (OFA01/ OFA02) ..................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Engineering Service. Provide OFA02 if Systems Furniture is
authorized.
3. Office, Fire and Safety
Specialist / Officer (OFA01/ OFA02) ................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Engineering Service. Provide OFA02 if Systems Furniture is
authorized.
All Engineering and Fire Safety Publications to be maintained in this office.
4. Office, Industrial Hygienist (OFA01/ OFA02) ..................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if and Industrial Hygienist FTE position is authorized. Provide OFA01
is Standard furniture is authorized. Provide OFA02 if Systems Furniture is
authorized.
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