First Draft 3-15-97
Equipment Plan Notes
Cystoscopy Room
Note 1
The surgical light fixtures are to be (CC) unless the VAMC chooses to select a specific surgical light fixture
during the development of construction documents. If the VAMC chooses the fixtures, they may be either
(CC), (CF), or (VC). All coordination Involving structural support, utility connections, and other details
regarding these lights are the responsibility of the A/E.
Note 2
Nominal thickness of walls during design development should be shown as 8 inches thick by the A/E. This
requirement is based upon the need to accommodate a variety of panel boards, return air ducts, and
miscellaneous elements of construction that require a thicker partition than in other areas of a hospital
building. Partitions other than the cystoscopy room enclosure should be shown nominally as 6 inches during
design development by the A/E unless some special requirement dictates otherwise.
Note 3
Provide x-ray shielding (see SD 24) consisting of a lead membrane in the partitions', lead lined doors; and
leaded glass observation windows. The exact location of that membrane and details related to it are the
A/E's responsibility.
Note 4
An automatic door opener is to be provided in the corridor at the doors between the cystoscopy room and
the peripheral corridor. A tread type of opener is permitted', however, a wall-mounted type of automatic door
opener with a push-plate Is preferred.
Note 5
The ceiling mounted utility column may be one of two types: articulating, or retractable (telescoping) (as
indicated on this guide plate series). (See guideplates series General Operating Room for a graphic
representation of an articulating utility column used in a 450 square foot operating room.) The VAMC must
decide which type of utility column to use during the design development phase of the project. If a choice Is
made at this point, the utility columns may be (W), (CF) or (CC). It the VAMC declines to make a timely
decision, then the utility columns will be (CC). Coordination involving structural support, utility connections,
and other details is the responsibility of the designer.
Note 6
Modular Equipment - The VAMC has the option of choosing modular equipment in lieu of built-in casework.
However, this decision must be made during the design development phase of the procurement. If wall-
mounted modular casework is selected by the VAMC, the A/E must design the partitions to support the
casework. It should be noted that the standard studs found In the master specifications are Insufficient to
carry this added weight-, therefore, the equipment manufacturer's recommendations for supporting partitions
should be followed where appropriate.
Note 7
Clocks - For more information regarding clocks in operating room, see MCS, Division 16.
Note 8
See Chapter 286 of the Equipment Guide List for additional equipment not shown.
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