Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (277)
Washington, DC 20420
June, 2006
16. Tele-Radiology Workstation (XVC01) ................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
17. Conference Room (CRR01) ................................................. 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
18. Copy Room (RPR01).............................................................. 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
19. Storage Room (SRS01) ....................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
This space is for storing, securing and controlling unexposed film, chemical
materials, auxiliary and ancillary equipment and devices.
The methodology below (20., 21., 22.) provides programming of Lounge, Lockers,
Toilets at department/service/chapter level. Alternatively, sum all
departments/services/chapters data for Lockers, Lounges and Toilets, and program
space in Chapter 410-EMS Lockers, Lounges, Toilets and Showers. Either/or do
not duplicate space in both this Chapter and Chapter 410.
20. Staff Lounge (SL001) .......................................................... 160 NSF (14.9 NSM)
Provide a minimum of 160 NSF; or 15 NSF for each FTE position authorized for
whom lockers are provided, whichever is greater.
21. Staff Lockers (LR001) .................................................................. 6 NSF (.6 NSM)
Per FTE position authorized for whom office space is not provided.
22. Staff Toilet (TLTU1).................................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Divide the total male FTE positions projected by 20. Provide one male toilet for
each whole increment. Minimum of 6 authorized male FTE positions projected to
provide a separate male toilet. Divide the total female FTE positions projected by
15. Provide one female toilet for each whole increment. Minimum of 5 authorized
female FTE positions projected to provide a separate female toilet . Minimum 1
combined FM/M toilet.
Q. Residency Program
The methodology below provides programming of educational facilities at
department/service/chapter level. Alternatively, sum all
departments/services/chapters data for educational facilities and program space in
Chapter 402- Educational Facilities. Either/or do not duplicate space in both this
Chapter and Chapter 402.
Resident spaces should be grouped in one area close to the Viewing and
Consultation Room.
1. Cubicle, Resident Intern (OFA03) ........................................... 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per resident position authorized and if in Concept of Operations.
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