VA HANDBOOK 7610 (821)
July 19, 1991
6. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
a. Provide a private room for the Division Chief, Assistant Division Chief, and the Hearing Room(s). All other areas will
utilize the open office planning concept.
b. The Hearing Room(s) should be soundproof and easily accessible to the public and isolated from the general work area.
c. Cable and special electrical modes, air conditioning and a secure lock are required for the computer (target) peripheral
equipment and the computer (target) support room.
d. The Files area requires special floor loading of 4.21 kilograms/sq. meter (100 lbs/square foot) minimum.
e. The Storage area will utilize cabinets and shelving units as part of the open office area, in lieu of a separate room.
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