Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
13. Dental Prosthetic Laboratory (DNPL1) ................................. 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
Additional space must be approved by the authorized official and will be determined
on an individual basis.
14. Instrument Preparation and
Sterilization Room (DNSC2) .................................................... 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 10 NSF per General Treatment Operatory, and
an additional 30 NSF if Dental Service is authorized to perform sterilization for other
clinic services.
15. Storage Room (SRE01) ........................................................... 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
Provide one per Dental Service..
16. Linen Room and Clean SPD Cart (LCCL1) ............................. 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
17. Soiled SPD Cart Holding (LCSL1)........................................... 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
18. Mechanical Room (MECH1) .................................................... 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
Provide one per Dental Service.
19. Locker Room / Changing Area (LR002)............................... Refer to Section 18
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
20. Conference Room (CRA01) ................................................. 220 NSF (20.4 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
5.8 FUNCTIONAL AREA 8: OPC: EDUCATION FACILITIES
Refer to VHA Space Planning Criteria Chapter 402 for supplemental information.
A. Input Data Statements
None needed. Criteria calculations are based on Global Data at the Department Level.
B. Space Determinations
1. Educational Conference Room (CRA03) ............................ 350 NSF (32.5 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one if: resident physicians are on staff and total physician
and nursing staff is greater than 20; or total FTE physician and nursing staff is
greater than 40. Provide an additional 10 NSF per seat, total number of seats
required equals total FTE Staff Physician positions, FTE Nursing Staff positions, FTE
House Staff positions, and MTOT Student / Trainee positions authorized. Maximum
1050 NSF.
2. Instruction Area (OFA03) .................................................... 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
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