25.8
Give separate numbers, as part of the corridor system, to waiting
spaces, nurses' stations, lobbies, vestibules, and other alcoves
open to the corridors.
25.9
When a new building adjoins an existing building, make the new
room numbering consistent with the existing room numbering system
used for the spaces in the existing building.
26.
SIGNS, PLAQUES AND EMBLEMS:
26.1
Provide a safety sign for each VA construction project over
million in cost. For details, see Master Specifications, Section
01010, General Requirements.
26.2
Provide a construction sign at the site of VA construction
projects over million in cost. For details, see Master
Specifications, Section 01010, General Requirements.
26.3
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 VA Program Guide
PG-18-4, Standard Detail 10360-2.
26.4
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 exterior design near the main entrance so as to be seen by
persons approaching either in vehicles or on foot.
27.
WALK-IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS:
27.1
TYPE: When walk-in refrigerators and freezers are programmed,
provide the prefabricated sectional type.
SIZE: Minimum size of refrigerator/freezer shall be 4.5 m2 (48
27.2
square feet) net floor area. (If smaller size is required, use
reach-in type.)
27.3
DOORS: Provide safety latches which can be released by a person
inside refrigerator/freezer when door is locked from outside.
Doors shall be 1200 mm (48 inches wide). Exception: Doors for
freezers with floor area less than 14 m2 (150 square feet) may be
900 mm (36 inches) wide.
27.4
FLOOR: Refrigerator/freezer floor shall be flush with the floor
of adjourning room. Exception: a raised refrigerator/freezer
floor with ramp may be used in existing buildings where it would
be impracticable to install a flush floor. Floor finish shall be
non-slip quarry tile on tile setting bed. Floor insulation shall
be load bearing type. For freezer spaces on grade or above grade
with fill, provide floor heating system beneath floor insulation
to prevent frost formation and subsequent floor heaving.
27.5
CEILING SPACE ENCLOSURE: Enclose ceiling space above
refrigerator/freezer along corridors and finished rooms with
finished materials as required from top of refrigerator/freezer up
to finished ceiling. Do not locate compressor on top of
refrigerator or freezer.
27.6
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FROZEN FOOD FREEZERS: Provide entrance
to frozen food freezer through a refrigerator of higher
temperature.
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