VA HANDBOOK 7610 (278)
rooms should be available for use by several investigators, they should be easily
accessible from a number of laboratory units.
NSM/NSF provided does not include compressors.
(a) Walk-in Refrigerators/Incubators ........................................................................... 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
per Room
Number of
Number
of Rooms
Investigators
Up to 10
1
11 to 20
2
21 to 30
3
31 to 40
4
41 to 50
5
51 to 60
6
Over 60
7
(b) Walk-in Freezer ......................................................................................................... 4.7 NSM ( 50 NSF)
per Room
(Applicable only when approved by the AsCMD for Research and Development.
Research Service will determine the number of rooms required on an individual
project basis).
(8) Glassware Washing and Sterilization Room ............................................................. 37.2 NSM (400 NSF)
This room will serve a number of investigators for the majority of their glassware
cleaning requirements, therefore, the room should be located in proximity to the
laboratory units served.
(9) Supply Storage Facilities
(a) Storage, Gas Cylinder................................................................................................ 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
This room is for storing gas cylinders (full and empty) required for research
projects. The room should be located convenient to the loading platform and on
an exterior wall with proper securing devices provided. National and local fire
and safety codes must be considered in the design.
(b) Storage, Flammable ................................................................................................... 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
per room
This room will house flammable chemicals, e.g., xylenes, alcohols, etc. National
and local fire and safety codes must be considered in the design.
Number of
Number
of Rooms
Investigators
Up to 20
1
21 to 40
2
41 to 60
3
61 to 80
4
Over 80
5
(c) Storage, Acid .............................................................................................................. 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
Accommodates the storage of concentrated caustic liquid chemicals e.g.,
hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, etc.).
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