VHA PROGRAM GUIDE PG-18-3
July 2004
FOREWORD
These Design and Construction Procedures establish consistent design and construction practices
and are the minimum acceptable standards for the design and construction of VA facilities.
These design and construction procedures are mandatory where specific statutes and/or
regulatory references are included in the Topic text. For other Topics, the procedures and
included minimum acceptable standards shall be utilized to the maximum extent practicable,
commensurate with cost considerations.
Lloyd H. Siegel
Director, Strategic Management Office
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