April 1, 1987
VA HANDBOOK 7610.703
20. Spreader ................................................................................................ 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
(b) Grounds Maintenance Storage - Enclosed (Unheated)
1. 1-3 burials/day .........................................................................................None
2. 4-6 burials/day ......................................................................................... 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
3. 7-15 burials/day .......................................................................................26.8 NSM (288 NSF)
4. Over 15 burials/day ..................................................................................37.2 NSM (400 NSF)
(c) Flammable Storage - Enclosed (Unheated)
1. 1-6 burials/day ......................................................................................... 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
2. Over 6 burials/day ....................................................................................18.6 NSM (200 NSF)
(d) Headstones (Paved)
1. 1-6 burials/day .........................................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
2. 7-15 burials/day .......................................................................................22.3 NSM (240 NSF)
3. Over 15 burials/day ..................................................................................33.5 NSM (360 NSF)
(3) Fuel Island ...............................................................................................93.0 NSM (1000 NSF)
(Three pumps and underground storage tanks for gasoline and diesel fuel.)
(The requirements for a fuel island and the number of pumps and storage will
be justified on an individual project basis.)
(4) Paved Parking
Provide parking space for maintenance and service employees in accordance
with appropriate Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) standards.
(5) Wash Rack ...............................................................................................22.3 NSM (240 NSF)
(6) Loading Dock ........................................................................................... 4.7 NSM ( 50 NSF)
5. OPERATING RATIONALE (BASIS OF CRITERIA)
a. Personnel Facilities
(1) Office, Foreman
Tasks .............................................................Supervision of maintenance personnel and operations.
Supervises and may issue parts and tools.
Control gasoline pumps.
Maintains inventory records.
Meets visitors, e.g., business.
Meets staff, e.g., operations.
Prepares purchase orders.
Typing/writing at work station.
Files plans and maps.
Records.
User ...............................................................Foreman.
703-5