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2. Cage and Rack Washer only .................................................................................. 57.1 NSM (615 NSF)
This is a batch-type washer in which cage racks and/or cages are placed in a
chamber and subjected to a high-volume, high-pressure spray through a series of
cycles. The cage and rack washer is more versatile than a tunnel washer and can
accommodate virtually all types of cages and racks.
3. Tunnel Washer plus Cage and Rack Washer ...................................................... 73.9 NSM (795 NSF)
(b) Clean Cage Storage Room - Accommodates the storage of clean cages and cage
racks.
Number of
Investigators
Up to 14 ..................................................................................................................... 37.7 NSM (405 NSF)
15 to 28 ...................................................................................................................... 48.8 NSM (525 NSF)
29 to 48 ...................................................................................................................... 60.0 NSM (645 NSF)
49 to 60 ...................................................................................................................... 71.1 NSM (765 NSF)
Over 60 ...................................................................................................................... 82.3 NSM (885 NSF)
(13) Equipment Storage
This provides space for storage of items such as metabolism cages and restraining
devices when not in use.
Number of
Investigators
Up to 28 ..................................................................................................................... 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
29 to 48 ............................................................................................................................... 18.6 NSM (200 NSF)
Over 48 ...................................................................................................................... 37.2 NSM (400 NSF)
The 37.2 NSM (400 NSF) may be planned as two 18.6 NSM (200 NSF)
rooms.
(14) Administrative Offices
Administrative offices should be located near the main entrance to the VMU.
Monitoring equipment for the security system is usually located in the office of the
Supervisor.
(a) Office, Chief of VMU (Veterinarian) ....................................................................... 11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(b) Office, Supervisor of VMU ..................................................................................... 11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(15) Lockers, Lounge, Toilets, and Showers
These facilities are provided, primarily, for personnel involved in the daily care
and maintenance of the animals. Lockers for those engaged in routine animal
care should be separated from lockers used by those performing aseptic surgery.
The preferred location for lockers used by personnel performing aseptic surgery
is adjacent to the scrub and gown room.
(a) Lockers ...................................................................................................................... 0.6 NSM ( 6 NSF)
(One for each technician and aide assigned to the VMU)
per Locker
(b) Lounge ...................................................................................................................... 11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
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