4.9.4 ROOMS
4.9.4.1 Room numbers will start with the number 100 in each area. The range
of room numbers available in each area shall be 100-999. At the point of
entry into the area from the elevator lobby, trace the most likely path of
travel throughout the area in general clockwise direction, assigning the room
numbers in alternate sequence across the corridor. Designate inner rooms by a
letter subscript.
4.9.4.2 For rooms along short dead-end corridors or corridors terminated by
an exit, number consecutively down one side of the corridor toward the dead
end and up the other side to the starting point.
4.9.5 CORRIDORS, STAIRS, AND ELEVATORS
Corridors, stairs, and elevators shall have a separate numbering system and
are not to be included in the general numbering.
4.9.5.1 Designate stairs as Stair 1, Stair 2, etc.
4.9.5.2 Designate corridors as C1-2, C3-8, etc. The letter "C" represents the
corridor and the first number represents the floor. The second number
indicates the particular corridor. Give separate numbers, as part of the
corridor system, to waiting spaces, nurses' stations, lobbies, vestibules,
and other alcoves open to the corridor.
4.9.5.3 Number the elevators as Elevator No. P-1 (Passenger), Elevator No.
S-1 (Service), etc.
4.9.6 ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS
When a new building joins an existing building, make the new room numbering
consistent with the existing room numbering system used for the spaces in the
existing building.
4.10 SIGNS, PLAQUES AND EMBLEMS
4.10.1 SAFETY SIGN
Provide a safety sign for each VA construction project over million in
cost. For details, see Master Specifications, Section 01010, General
Requirements, and Standard Detail 01010-2.
4.10.2 CONSTRUCTION SIGN
Provide a construction sign at the site of VA construction projects over
million in cost. For details, see Master Specifications, Section 01010,
General Requirements, and Standard Detail 01010-1.
4.10.3 DEDICATION PLAQUE
VA will furnish a dedication plaque and the contractor will install it. The
plaque will be located in the lobby of the building, and shown on contract
drawings. See Standard Detail 10360-2 and "Plaques and Seals" in the
Technical Information Library.
4.10.4 EMBLEM
The VA emblem (seal) is to be prominently displayed on all major buildings.
Replicas are available in bronze in three sizes as shown on Standard Detail
No. 10360-1. Incorporate the emblem in the design near the main entrance so
as to be seen by persons approaching either in vehicles or on foot.
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