VA HANDBOOK 7610 (278)
(c) Toilets and Showers
1. Determining the number of fixtures
(Minimum of one of each fixture).
a. Water Closet and Lavatory
(1) For each 20 men or fraction thereof .................................................................... One of Each
(2) For each 15 women or fraction thereof ............. ................................................... One of Each
b. Urinals (For each 40 men or fraction thereof) ........................................................ One Fixture
c. Showers
(1) For each 15 men or fraction thereof .................................................................... One Fixture
(2) For each 15 women or fraction thereof ............................................................... One Fixture,
(not to exceed four)
b. Area Required:
a .Water Closets and Lavatories .............................................................................. 2.0 NSM ( 22 NSF)
per Fixture
b. Urinals .................................................................................................................... 2.0 NSM ( 22 NSF)
per Fixture
c. Showers ................................................................................................................... 2.3 NSM ( 25 NSF)
per Fixture
(16) Housekeeping Aids Closets (HAC) .......................................................................... 3.7 NSM ( 40 NSF)
The number of HACs required and their location will be determined on an
individual project basis.
(17) Radiographic Suite
(Applicable only when approved by Research Service)
This suite will accommodate the various x-ray procedures required. It should be
located near the surgical suite to provide easy access from the operating rooms.
(a). Radiographic Room ................................................................................................ 20.4 NSM (220 NSF)
(b) Control Room ........................................................................................................... 2.3 NSM ( 25 NSF)
(c) Darkroom .................................................................................................................. 5.6 NSM ( 60 NSF)
(18) Diet Kitchen ............................................................................................................... 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
(Applicable only when approved by Research Service)
This area accommodates the preparation and storage of special diets required for
certain animal studies.
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