(a) Program Guide PG-18-1, "Master Construction Specifications": VA
Master Electrical Specifications (16000 series) - use is mandatory.
(b) VA NCS Application Guide
(c) Program Guide PG-18-3, "Design and Construction Procedures": VA
Standards for Drawing Preparation, Construction Codes and Standards,
and Design Philosophies/Requirements:
(1) Topic 1 "Codes Standards
and Executive Orders"
(2) Topic 2 "Drawings"
(3) Topic 7 "Piping, Ducts, and Electrical Conduits"
(4) Topic 8 Formally "Electrical, Signal, Telephone Closets, and
Computer Rooms"
(5) Topic 9 "Energy Center"
(6) Topic 10 "Computer Systems"
(7) Topic 14 "Security"
(8) Topic 15 Energy Efficient and Sustainable Design policy for VA
New Construction
(9) Topic 16 Sustainable Buildings Policy for New and VA Renovation
Construction
(10) Topic 17 Physical Security Strategies for New and Renovation VA
Construction
(d) Program Guide PG-18-4, "VA National CAD Standard Details": Details
containing VA standard abbreviations, symbols and construction details.
Use of applicable portions of theNational CAD Standard Details is
mandatory for all projects.
(e) Program Guide 7610, "Equipment Guide List": Grouped by hospital
department, required equipment is listed on a room-by-room basis.
Certain equipment is furnished or installed by the VA. References such
as VV, VC, and CC, which are defined in the Handbook, shall be noted
and appropriately followed in the design. References are also made to
locations of additional information.
(f) Program Guide PG-18-6, "Equipment Reference Manual": Detailed
description of equipment using standard VA equipment numbers.
Descriptions give voltage, power requirements etc.
(g) For seismic requirements for VA Hospital Facilities, refer to H-18-
8 "Seismic Design Requirements" and specification Section 13081
"Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components."
(h) Program Guide PG-18-12, "VA Design Guides": Design and layout
information for specific functional areas. (Several are available with
others being developed.)
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