June 15, 1988
VA HANDBOOK 7610 (823)
b. The Central Transcription Unit requires cable from equipment located on dictators' desks to the central dictation
equipment areas and the recorders. The central dictation equipment should be contiguous to the Central Transcription Unit.
c. Where applicable, the central processing units require special electrical modes. Cable is required to connect peripheral
equipment.
d. The Mail Unit should be located for easy access of deliveries.
e. The Publications Unit and Central Reproduction Activity will require 220v capacity, a utility sink and may require
special floor loading capability of
4.21 kg/sq. m (100 lbs/sq. ft.)
f. The reproduction area requires good ventilation.
g. The storage area will utilize cabinets and shelving units as part of the open office area, in lieu of a separate room.
h. The net square metric/footage (bench mark figure) for the Mail Unit is based on the drawings for Indianapolis and
includes the following space generating equipment:
1-Scale ........................ - 460 mm x 0610 mm (1'6" x 02'0")
2-Desks ...................... - 915 mm x 1830 mm (3'0" x 06'0")
2-Mail Carts ............... - 610 mm x 0915 mm (2'0" x 03'0")
2-Utility Carts ............ - 610 mm x 1220 mm (2'0" x 04'0")
1-Meter Machine ...... - 760 mm x 2135 mm (2'6" x 07'0")
1-Pigeonhole unit ..... - 760 mm x 3200 mm (2'6" x 10'6")
1-Counter Top .......... - 915 mm x 4875 mm (3'0" x 16'0")
1-Storage Cabinet ..... - 915 mm x 1220 mm (3'0" x 04'0")
5-Tables ..................... - 915 mm x 1220 mm (3'0" x 04'0")
2-Mail bags ............... - 610 mm x 0760 mm (2'0" x 2'6")
2-Tables ..................... - 915 mm x 1830 mm (3'0" x 6'0")
2-Chairs, swivel, rolling
i. The net square metric/footage (bench mark figure) for the Central Reproduction Activity is based on the drawer for
Indianapolis and includes the following space generating equipment.
1-Collector ................ - 760 mm x 1220 mm (2'6" x 4'0")
2-Bookcase ............... - 460 mm x 0915 mm (1'6" x 3'0")
2-File Cabinets ......... - 460 mm x 0610 mm (1'6" x 2'0")
1-Credenza ................ - 460 mm x 1525 mm (1'6" x 5'0")
2-Desks ..................... - 760 mm x 1525 mm (2'6" x 5'0")
1-Addressograph .... - 915 mm x 1065 mm (3'0" x 3'6")
1-Cutter ..................... - 610 mm x 0610 mm (2'0" x 2'0")
2-Tables .................... - 610 mm x 0915 mm (2'0" x 3'0")
2-Storage Cabinets .. - 305 mm x 1065 mm (1'0" x 3'6")
1-Copier ..................... - 760 mm x 0915 mm (2'6" x 3'0")
1-Plate Maker ........... - 305 mm x 0915 mm (1'0" x 3'0")
2-Tables .................... - 760 mm x 1525 mm (2'6" x 5'0")
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