VA HANDBOOK 7610 (278)
(19) Incinerator Room ...................................................................................................... 18.6 NSM (200 NSF)
(Applicable only when approved by Research Service)
Space NSM (NSF) may vary due to model and make of incinerator used.
This room is used to incinerate medical waste, including animal remains.
Regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),
and national and local fire codes must be followed.
(20) Environmental Laboratory ...................................................................................... 22.3 NSM (240 NSF)
(Applicable only when approved by Research Service)
This room houses animals used in research requiring rigid control of various
environmental factors (e.g., light, temperature, humidity, sound, and air
movement) not provided in animal rooms located elsewhere in the facility.
(21) Biohazard Area
This area is required if animal experiments are to involve biological, chemical, or
physical agents that pose a particular hazard to humans or other animals. These
are designated either "Chemical/Radioisotope Suite" or "Infectious Disease
Suite", depending on the type of hazardous material to be contained. Special
construction features are required to protect personnel, laboratory animals, and
the environment from exposure to such hazardous agents. The design of this area
should be such that the hazardous material is kept in the immediate area of the
study or rendered safe before release into the environment. Containment may be
accomplished through use of special caging, air locks, negative air pressure, and
corridor configuration. The degree of risk from the material dictates the level of
containment required.
(a) Chemical/Radioisotope Suite
(Applicable only when approved by Research Service)
Permits the use of radioisotopes and hazardous chemicals in animal research
projects.
This area should be near the cage wash room to minimize the distance
contaminated cages are transported through the corridor.
1. Animal Room (Cubicle Housing) ........................................................................... 22.3 NSM (240 NSF)
(Chemical/Radioisotope Suite)
The space provided will accommodate four 1220 mm x 1830 mm (4' x 6') cubicles
and a 2135 mm (7') aisle.
NOTE: Additional space must be justified on an individual project basis or it
must be deducted from total animal ward space. See subparagraph (3)(e)1.
2. Procedural Laboratory .......................................................................................... 18.6 NSM (200 NSF)
(Chemical/Radioisotope Suite)
This laboratory will, primarily, accommodate the preparation and administration of
hazardous agents to animal subjects.
3. Hazardous Waste Disposal Room ......................................................................... 11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
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