April 1, 1987
VA HANDBOOK 7610.703
Related Areas ................................................Lunchroom.
Special Requirements .....................................No natural light required
Lockers at the VA standard size (380 mm w x 460 mm d)
(15" w x 18" d), must be full height.
Requirements for separate male/female facilities do not
necessarily reflect actual conditions as they will occur. It
is, therefore, desirable that the female facilities be
designed so as to accommodate either sex as required by
current conditions.
A common entry "vestibule" for both male and female
facilities is desirable. The "vestibule" may serve as boot
room.
Hooks for raincoats.
Finishes easily maintained.
(b) Toilets
1. Male
2. Female
(c) Showers
(5) Boot and Raincoat Holding Area
(6) Boot Wash (Interior or exterior as required)
Interior floor drains required.
Boot cleaning at exterior entry to personnel area
Exterior drain
Hose bib
Mud scrape
b. Maintenance and Equipment Facilities
(1) Vehicles and Equipment Maintenance and
Storage - Enclosed (Heated) Facilities
(a) Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Area
1. Routine Maintenance
2. Heavy Maintenance
Tasks ............................................................Major equipment service including tune-ups, engine
overhauls, standard engine repairs and maintenance
repairs.
Related Areas ................................................Parts and tools Service Yard.
Special Requirements .....................................Minimum headroom of 5490 mm (18") with no obstructions,
height may be less at rear 10% of bay depth.
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