5.12.3.1 X-RAY CONTROL ROOMS
5.12.3.1.1 PROVIDE SINGLE-PANE VIEWING WINDOWS OF CONVENTIONAL LEAD GLASS FOR
X-ray control rooms. Where the control room projects into and is located near
the corner of the diagnostic X-ray room, the projecting control room
partition shall have a portion of wall angled toward the X-ray work space.
Locate the viewing window in this angled section.
5.12.3.1.2 To allow for clearance of X-ray tube crane travel, do not exceed a
height of 2300 mm (7 ft. 6 in.) above the floor for that portion of the
shielded partition of a control room which projects into a diagnostic X-ray
room. Feed all electric service into the projecting control-room partition up
from the floor or horizontally from the wall where the control room projects.
Leave the space above the projecting control area clear to allow X-ray
equipment to traverse.
5.12.3.2 PARTITIONS AND SHIELDING
See paragraph 4.3 above for partition construction. Use lead-lined gypsum
wallboard for shielding, as per Architectural Standard Details 13091-1.dwf
and 13091-2.dwf.
5.12.3.3 CEILING HEIGHTS
Some manufacturers' equipment for cardiac cath and special procedures rooms
may require more than the standard 3.0 m (9 ft. 6 in.). Verify requirements
with medical center before establishing a firm ceiling height in these
spaces.
5.12.3.4 CEILING SUPPORT SYSTEM
Provide a ceiling support system for all diagnostic rooms in accordance with
Architectural Standard Detail 13091-5.dwf.
5.12.3.5 FLOOR DEPRESSIONS
Floors in radiographic and special procedure rooms must be depressed to
accommodate the floor trench duct system. (See paragraph 2.4 above.) Some
floors of the CT Suite must be similarly depressed for an access floor
system. (See Guide Plate 4-5 in the Radiology Design Guide.)
5.13 REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS (BUILT-IN)
5.13.1 REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AREAS
5.13.1.1 TYPE AND SIZE
When walk-in refrigerators and freezers are programmed, provide the
prefabricated sectional type, with a minimum size of 4.5 sq. m. (48 sq. ft.)
net floor area. If smaller size is required, use reach-in type.
5.13.1.2 DOORS
Doors shall be 1200 mm (48 in.) wide. Exception: Doors for freezers with
floor area less than 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.) may be 900 mm (36 in.) wide.
5.13.1.3 FLOOR
Refrigerator/freezer floor shall be flush with the floor of adjoining room.
Exception: a raised refrigerator/freezer floor with ramp may be used in
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