VA HANDBOOK 7610 (862)
July 22, 1991
Conventional
Modular Systems
c. Lounge, Employee
Provides an area for staff breaks but only if facilities are not
provided by the medical center ..........................................................Total VBA Staff
Total VBA Staff
x 0.1
x 0.1
x 0.8 NSM ( 9 NSF)
x 0.8 NSM ( 9 NSF)
per seat
per seat
(Minimum =
(Minimum =
18.6 NSM (200 NSF);
18.6 NSM (200 NSF);
Maximum =
Maximum =
37.2 NSM (400 NSF))
37.2 NSM (400 NSF))
d. Computer (Target) Support Room
This space will accommodate not only the minicomputer
required by he Adjudication Division, but the central
processing units for the Wang System and the personal
computers and word processors. .......................................................Space to be
Space to be
determined on a
determined on a
project by project
project by project
basis based on
basis based on
equipment required.
equipment required.
e. Lobby ........................................................................................................13.9 NSM (150 NSF)
13.9 NSM (150 NSF)
This represents the foyer or entrance hall into the building.
f. Office, Union Official ............................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
To be provided only when not provided by the medical center.
5. OPERATING RATIONALE (BASIS OF CRITERIA)
These criteria were developed in concert with the Veterans Benefits Administration. They represent an input from the
field, program officials and central office personnel. They also represent a distillation of many factors: existing VBA facilities,
correction of space inadequacies, technological innovations, and projected program requirements.
It is recognized that VBA functions, requirements and the physical variations of buildings will cause deviations in determining
the amount of space assigned and its division into private, semiprivate, open areas, or other uses.
6. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
a. Provide a private room for the Computer (Target) Support Room, the Credit Union, The Lounge, The Special Projects
Room and the Union Official.
b. The location of the support areas will depend on the design, size (GSM/GSF and number of floors) and whether the
facility will be renovated or new construction.
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.
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