Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria 7610-308
Washington, DC 20420
September 2006
2. Fitting / Exam Room,
Custom Fabrication (EXRG3)............................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.
3. Dynamic Alignment Room (XXYYZ) ................................ 150 NSF (14.00 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.
4. Dressing Room / Cubicle (DR001) ......................................... 35 NSF (3.3 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.
5. Toilet, Patient (TLTU1)............................................................ 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.
6. Studio, Eye Fitting (EYPL1).................................................. 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service and if in Concept of
Operations.
This space is used to display, fit, match and color coordinate artificial eyes.
Patient privacy and natural north light are important design considerations.
7. Studio, Facial / Body Fitting (XXYYZ)................................ 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service and if in Concept of
Operations.
This area includes display and is used to apply casts, fit, construct, and adjust
artificial facial or body appliances that need color coordination with adjacent body
tones. A hydraulic chair is used for ambulatory patients and space is required to
accommodate litter patients. Patient privacy and natural north light are important
design considerations.
8. Laboratory, Restoration (XXYYZ) ...................................... 300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 50 NSF per each Lab-assigned Technician
FTE position authorized greater than two and if in Concept of Operations.
This laboratory is the technicians' workspace requiring individual workstations and
multiple bench and floor type power equipment pieces. Fume hoods are required
to exhaust toxic fumes. Access to natural north light is an important design
consideration.
9. Team Evaluation / Multi-purpose Room (XXYYZ) ............. 300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.
This area is used to view and evaluate patient handicaps. A Regional Evaluation
Team consists of eight individuals. This room will also be used for patient
examinations and fitting as well as educational functions when not being used by
the Evaluation Team.
10. Cast Room (OPCR1) ........................................................... 160 NSF (14.9 NSM)
Provide one per Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.
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