Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 406)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
Equipment stored in the Environmental Management Supplies and Large
Equipment space include Vacuum Cleaning Machines, Floor Buffing
Machines, 55 Gallon Drums of Cleaning Chemicals, and various supplies and
detergents. Charging of Battery-powered equipment is also accommodated in
this space.
2. Clean Linen Distribution Room (XXXXX)............................ 240 NSF (22.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 50 NSF for each whole increment of one
hundred patient beds greater than two-hundred.
3. Soiled Linen Collection Room (XXXX)....................................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 40 NSF for each whole increment of two
hundred beds greater than two-hundred fifty.
4. Trash Collection (XXXXX)........................................................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 40 NSF if the total number of patient beds
projected is greater than two-hundred fifty. Provide an additional 120 NSF if the
total number of patient beds projected is greater than seven-hundred and fifty and
if in Concept of Operations.
5. Storage, Patient Personnel Items (XXXXX) ........................ 300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 50 NSF for each whole increment of 100
patient beds projected greater than two-hundred.
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PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
A. Departmental net-to-gross factor (DNTG) for Environmental Management Service
Administration is 1.20. This number when multiplied by the programmed net square
foot (NSF) area determines the departmental gross square feet.
B. EMS should be located near the staff service entry and in close proximity to the
loading dock.
C. Consideration must be given to properly ventilating storage areas that are designed
for equipment recharging.
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