Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 230)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
c
Storage (XXYYZ)............................................................. 250 NSF (23.3 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Carpentry Shop FTE positions or greater are
authorized. Provide an additional 24 NSF for each Technical Carpentry Shop
FTE position authorized greater than four.
This area provides storage of a 30 day supply of equipment, parts, supplies,
and tools. Special heavy duty tools, machines, materials for recurring
maintenance, and testing equipment must be maintained to minimize "down
time".
2. Air Conditioning Shop
a
Floor-Mounted Tools
and Equipment (XXYYZ) ................................................ 300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Air Conditioning Shop FTE positions or greater
are authorized.
b
Workbench and Worktable (XXYYZ) ............................. 400 NSF (37.2 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Air Conditioning Shop FTE positions or greater
are authorized. Provide additional NSF per Table 1.
c
Storage Area (XXYYZ) .................................................... 250 NSF (23.3 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Air Conditioning Shop FTE positions or greater
are authorized. Provide an additional 24 NSF for each Technical Air
Conditioning Shop FTE position authorized greater than four.
3. Plumbing Shop
a
Floor-Mounted Tools
and Equipment (XXYYZ) ................................................ 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Plumbing Shop FTE positions or greater are
authorized.
b
Workbench and Worktable (XXYYZ) ............................. 400 NSF (37.2 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Plumbing Shop FTE positions or greater are
authorized. Provide additional NSF per Table 1.
c
Storage Area (SRE01) .................................................... 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Plumbing Shop FTE positions or greater are
authorized. Provide an additional 24 NSF for each Technical Plumbing Shop
FTE position authorized greater than four.
4. Electrical Shop
a
Floor-Mounted Tools
and Equipment (XXYYZ) ................................................ 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Provide one if four Technical Electrical Shop FTE positions or greater are
authorized.
Workbench and Worktable (XXYYZ) ............................. 400 NSF (37.2 NSM)
b
Provide one if four Technical Electrical Shop FTE positions or greater are
authorized. Provide additional NSF per Table 1.
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