Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
q. Vestibulography Patient Toilet (TLTU1) ........................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one if Expanded Service is authorized.
Speech Pathology (SP)
r.
SP: Office / Therapy Room,
Speech Pathologist (EXOS1) ........................................ 130 NSF (12.1 NSM)
Provide one if Expanded Service is authorized.
s. SP: CAT (Computer Assisted Training)Workroom
(WRCH1) ......................................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if Expanded Service is authorized.
For Computer Assisted Training.
t.
SP: Speech Pathology Group
Therapy Room (OPMH1)................................................ 225 NSF (20.9 NSM)
Provide one if Expanded Service is authorized.
u. SP: Speech Analysis Laboratory (EXOS1) ................... 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one if Expanded Service is authorized and if in Concept
of Operations. Provide an additional 100 NSF if a Biofeedback Station is
authorized. Authorized program official approval is required.
5.4 FUNCTIONAL AREA 4: OPC: CANTEEN
Refer to VHA Space Planning Criteria Chapter 206 for supplemental information.
A. Mission Input Data Statements
1. Is a Canteen space authorized? (M)
B. Space Criteria
1. Vending Machine Area (BX001) .......................................... 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Minimum NSF; for up to 50,000 projected total annual Outpatient Visits. For
Outpatient Visits greater than 50,000 provide an additional 210 NSF.
2. Staff Lunch / Break Room (SL001) ..................................... 240 NSF (22.3 NSM)
Minimum NS; for less than 100 total FTE clinic positions (all categories). For 100 or
more FTE clinic positions provide an additional 240 NSF.
3. Canteen (FSCD1) ........................................................................................... TBD
Provide justification on a project basis if clinic will be in a remote location from
commercial food establishments. When justified, space for Canteen will be
determined on an individual project basis.
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