Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 287)
Washington, D.C. 20402
November 2006
8. Storage Alcove, Linen (LCCL1) ............................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
9. Copy / Work Room (RPR01) .................................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
10. Housekeeping Aids Closet-HAC (JANC1) ............................. 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
D. Staff and Administrative Areas
1. Office, GI Service / Section Chief (OFC01) ......................... 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
2. Office, Secretary / Files (OFA01 / OFA02) .......................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite. (OFA01 for Standard Furniture, OFA02 for
Systems Furniture)
3. Office, Physician (OFD03).................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Physician FTE position authorized.
4. Office, GI Assistant (OFA01 / OFA02) ................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per GI Assistant FTE position authorized. (OFA01 for Standard
Furniture, OFA02 for Systems Furniture)
5. Cubicle, Clerical (OFA03)........................................................ 64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per Clerical FTE position authorized.
6. Office, Head Nurse (OFA01 / OFA02) .................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite. (OFA01 for Standard Furniture, OFA02 for
Systems Furniture)
7. Office, Private Interview (OFA01 / OFA02) ......................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations. (OFA01 for Standard Furniture, OFA02
for Systems Furniture).
Space for private interviews related to admissions. Need for this room in
Endoscopy suite depends on admission process.
8. Communications Center / Nurse Station (NSTA4)................. 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 60 NSF if greater than four Patient Prep /
Recovery Rooms are projected.
9. Dictation / Viewing Room (XVC01)...................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
10. Conference Room / Library (CRA01) .................................. 250 NSF (23.3 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
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