Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
2. Public Telephones (LOB01) .................................................... 30 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
3. Public Toilet-Male (TLTU1) ...................................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
4. Public ToiletFemale (TLTU1)................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
5. Information Desk (RECP3) .................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one if Voluntary Service is authorized.
6. Escort Room (OFA01) ......................................................... 150 NSF (13.4 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
7. Storage, Wheelchair (SRLW1) .............................................. 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Lobby.
5.15 FUNCTIONAL AREA 15: OPC: EMS: LOCKERS, LOUNGES, TOILETS, AND
SHOWERS (LLTS)
Refer to VHA Space Planning Criteria Chapter 410 for supplemental information.
A. Miscellaneous Input Data Statements
1. How many female FTE staff are projected? (MISC)
2. How many male FTE staff are projected? (MISC)
B. Space Determinations
1. Locker Room (LR002)................................................................ 6 NSF (0.6 NSM)
Provide one (locker space) for all FTE Nurse, Dietitian, and all other FTE positions
for whom office space is not provided.
If Dental Service is provided at the clinic, consideration should be given to locating
locker room / changing area space for dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists
within the Dental Clinic.
2. Staff Toilet (TLTU1)...............................................................See Formula Below
Provide one set of water closet and sink at 50 NSF per each increment of 20
projected male FTE, and one for each increment of projected 15 female FTE, or
fraction thereof. Provide one urinal at 15 NSF for each increment of 40 projected
male FTE, or fraction thereof..
3. Single Showers (TLTS1).......................................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per each increment of 30 projected male Environmental Management
Service (EMS) FTE,or fraction thereof, maximum of four. Provide one per each
increment of 30 projected female EMS FTE or fraction thereof, not to exceed four.
Showers are provided for Environmental Care Service and maintenance personnel.
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