consolidated requirements, including a functional narrative and guide plates
for the principal treatment rooms.
5.11.5.3 For other details of criteria, see the documents described in
Paragraph 1.2 above.
5.12 RADIOLOGY (DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY)
5.12.1 GENERAL
5.12.1.1 Radiology consists of various spaces for diagnostic imaging,
primarily by the use of X-rays (ionizing radiation):
A. Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Rooms including general purpose rooms,
dedicated chest rooms, and automated radiographic rooms
B. Special Procedure Rooms complex radiographic/fluoroscopic rooms which
may be designated as angiographic or vascular/neuroradiology
C. Mammography Room a specialized radiographic room
D. Computerized Tomography Imaging System Suite (CT Suite)
5.12.1.2 Ultrasound Rooms are also part of Radiology, although they do not
use X-rays.
5.12.1.3 X-ray suites include film processing areas, which should accommodate
both automated daylight film processing systems and darkroom facilities. A
central silver collection room (for recovery of silver from film processing
solutions) should be located below radiology.
5.12.2 EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION FOR X-RAY ROOMS
5.12.2.1 All rooms with high-tech radiology equipment should be designed for
a generic installation system, or to be shelled in with finish work scheduled
for completion as late as possible in the construction process.
5.12.2.2 Where a generic installation system will be used, provide a
universal X-ray raceway system (DOD/VA Universal X-ray (R-F) Room). See
Architectural Standard Details 13091-3.dwf and 13091-4.dwf. This universal
raceway system is capable of accepting all routine radiographic,
fluoroscopic, and tomographic equipment, but should not be used in
potentially wet locations, such as cystographic rooms.
5.12.2.3 If the shelled-in option is chosen, for Special Procedures Rooms,
the A/E shall develop a list of work items and materials required for the
completion of shelled-in spaces and list these on the construction documents.
Unit costs for these items will be provided by the construction contractor.
5.12.3 DESIGN
See Space Planning Criteria, Chapter 276, "Radiology Service" for space
needs, functional descriptions, design considerations and overall functional
layout diagrams. See Design Guides, "Radiology Service" (in the "Imaging"
series) for a detailed narrative of operations, technical requirements,
detailed functional diagrams of Special Procedures and CT Suites, and guide
plates.
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