Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 244)
Washington, DC 20420
December, 2006
anticipated best practice standards, as adapted to provide environments supporting
the highest quality heath care for Veterans.
B. These criteria are subject to modification relative to development in the equipment,
medical practice, vendor requirements, and subsequent planning and design. The
selection of the size and type of Lobby equipment is determined by VACO and upon
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) anticipated medical needs.
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PROGRAM DATA REQUIRED (Input Data Questions)
A. Mission Input Data Statements
1. How many patient beds are projected? (M)
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SPACE CRITERIA
A. Lobby Areas
1. Lobby (XXXXX) .................................................................... 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 1 NSF per patient bed greater than one-
hundred fifty.
The Lobby caters to the needs of visitors. The goal is to instill a dignified but
cordial atmosphere which is accomplished through the arrangement of the
reception, information, waiting area, and public conveniences. As facilities may
be designed with more than one building component, allocate the total NSF
proportionally per building as required.
2. Information Desk (XXXXX) .................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
3. Toilet, Public, Male (XXXXX) ................................................... 75 NSF (7.0 NSM)
Minimun NSF. Provide an additional 75 NSF per each whole increment of 150
patient beds greater than one-hundred fifty.
The Public Male Toilet includes space for one water closet, one urinal, and one
lavatory.
4. Toilet, Public, Female (XXXXX) .............................................. 75 NSF (7.0 NSM)
Minimun NSF. Provide an additional 75 NSF per each whole increment of 150
patient beds greater than one-hundred fifty.
The Public Female Toilet includes space for two water closets, and one lavatory.
5. Waterfountain Area (XXXXX) .................................................. 30 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
6. Storage, Wheelchair (XXXXX) ............................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
7. Telephone, Public (XXXXX) .................................................... 30 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby
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