SITE DEVELOPMENT DESIGN MANUAL
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
June 2006
1.
CRITERIA UNIQUE TO VA:
1.1
Prepare the Site Engineering and Landscaping design on "GS-Series"
drawings (see VA Design and Construction Procedures, "Drawings").
Include dimensional locations and intake elevations of the storm
drainage system inlets. Show subsurface drainage lines and storm
drainage system details on "CU-Series" drawings.
1.2
When referencing articles by manufacturers' trade name and number,
stipulate that the reference is to establish a generic standard of
quality and not to limit competition.
1.3
A licensed Landscape Architect or Civil Engineer shall develop the
site drawings. A Landscape Architect, licensed if state
registration exists, shall develop the landscape planting plans.
2.
GENERAL:
2.1
This manual; the current edition of VA Program Guide PG-18-4 (Vol.
2), Standard Details for Site Engineering and Landscaping; VA
Program Guide PG-18-1, Master Specifications; VA National CAD
Standard Application Guide; and the Statement of Task for the
project is presented as general guidance for the site engineering
and landscaping.
2.2
Obtain written permission to deviate from VA Program Guide
PG-18-3, Design and Construction Procedures, VA National CAD
Standard Application Guide. The A/E is encouraged to request
deviation from a VA Standard, if beneficial to the Government.
Submit the request in writing to the Contracting Officer.
2.3
Refer to Design and Construction Procedures, "Codes and Standards"
which establishes mandatory requirements for construction
including:
a.
VA Directives and Handbooks;
b.
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) with VA
Supplement, Barrier Free Design Guide.
2.4
Each area of the country has localized construction, design
criteria, and materials. VA standard details are presented for
guidance. The intent is not to restrict the designer's overall
freedom of design.
2.5
The following sources, including government organizations, trade
associations manuals, suppliers, industrial standards, and
handbooks, were utilized for obtaining site criteria:
A.
American Association of Nurserymen (AAN)
B.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO)
C.
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
D.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
E.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
F.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
G.
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
H.
American Standards Association (ASA)
I.
American Standards for Nursery Stock (ASNS)
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