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(c) Incinerator Room
(d) Environmental Laboratory
(e) Biohazardous Area
1 Chemical/Radioisotope Suite
2 Infectious Disease Suite. If yes, will high risk (Class III or above) microorganisms be used in the studies.
(f) Barrier Suite
4. SPACE DETERMINATIONS (Space is shown in net square meters (NSM) and net square feet (NSF).)
a. Administration
(1) Office, Associate Chief of Staff
(a) Core Level 1 and 2 ..................................................................................................... 17.7 NSM (190 NSF)
(b) Referral Levels 1 and 2 .............................................................................................. 21.4 NSM (230 NSF)
(2) Office, Clerical Support Staff
NOTE: Secretary and clerical space will be planned as open office space, supporting
the administrative offices.
(a) Workstation, Secretary and Waiting ...................................................................... 13.5 NSM (145 NSF)
(b) Workstation, Clerical .............................................................................................. 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF) each
(c) Shared Use Equipment Space
The following space accommodates ADP equipment (CRT/keyboard workstations,
printers, scanners, plotters and other peripherals) available for use by all R&D
staff as well as cabinetry for files and office supplies.
1. Up to 15 Investigators ................................................................................................ 20.4 NSM (220 NSF)
2. 16 to 35 Investigators ................................................................................................. 26.5 NSM (285 NSF)
3. Over 35 Investigators ................................................................................................. 32.5 NSM (350 NSF)
(3) Office, Administrative Officer .................................................................................. 11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(4) Office, Special Staff Positions ................................................................................... 9.3 NSM (100 NSF) each
(a) Space for these offices must be approved by AsCMD for Research and
Development.
(b) Includes Biosafety Officer, QA Coordinator, Systems Coordinator and Virology
Safety Officer.
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