VHA PROGRAM GUIDE PG-18-3
September 2004
DWG applies to pharmacy dispensing windows but the window should be set in a minimum 100
mm (4 in.) solid concrete masonry units to ceiling height with either masonry or gypsum
wallboard to underside of slab above. Other wall systems shall be permitted provided they meet
the above forced entry requirement.
7. AGENT CASHIER COUNTER: Bullet resistive service windows must meet the U.L.
Standard 752 for Class III Ballistic Level. VA Architectural Standard Detail 11022-1.DWG
applies to pharmacy/cashier counter construction. The windows should be set in a minimum 100
mm (4 in.) solid concrete units to ceiling height with either masonry or gypsum wallboard to
underside of slab above. Where masonry construction is not feasible, plastic or laminated glass
products or other wall systems which will provide the acceptable level of protection may be used.
III (narcotic) controlled substances under the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 must be stored in
safes or vaults which conform to the following specifications:
a. Safes will be General Services Administration (GSA) class 5 security containers weighing
no less than 340 kg (750 pounds).
b. Where bulk quantities, or controlled substance handling requirements deem safes
impractical, vaults must be used. Specifications for two types of vaults are given: Type I for
outpatient clinic or center use, and Type II for construction in medical centers only. The Type I
vault is not as formidable and permanent a structure as the Type II concrete vault and, therefore,
schedule I, II and III (narcotic) controlled substances may not be stored on open shelving within
the type I vault. To compensate for the lower security of Type I vaults lockable steel cabinets
installed within the vault must be used for schedule I, II, III (narcotic) substances. Vault
specifications are as follows:
(1) Type I Vault. Enclosure constructed of steel security screen, woven mesh, 1.2 mm (0.04 in.)
wire diameter alloy #304 stainless steel, with tensile strength of 29 kg/mm (1,600 pounds per
lineal inch). Mesh 10 x 10 per 25 mm (inch) with main frame and sub frames of 2.4 mm (13
gauge) alloy #304 steel. In rooms with dropped ceilings, the vertical frames and mesh walls must
meet the actual ceiling or a security mesh ceiling installed below the false ceiling. In lieu of
security mesh screening enclosures, type I vaults may be constructed of 2.4 mm (13 gauge) steel
wall partition material with corner brackets welded and floor/ceiling anchors firmly set to prevent
disassembly. Mesh vaults may be enclosed with drywall or paneling with appropriate ventilation
openings.
(2) Type II Vault. Constructed of walls, floors, and ceilings of minimum of 200 mm (8 in.)
reinforced concrete or other substantial masonry, reinforced vertically and horizontally with 13
mm (1/2 in.) steel rods tied 150 mm (6 in.) on center or other wall systems with equivalent or
better performance criteria for forced entry and ballistics. Doors and day gates must meet GSA
class 5 criteria. Vault ventilation and utility ports may not exceed 0.06 m2 (100 sq. in.) in area.
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