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Technical Considerations
Narrative
purpose duplex receptacles are typically
Select HVAC equipment, ductwork and air
provided on each wall of the room.
distribution devices to achieve noise levels
listed in the HVAC Design Manual for
Hospital Projects and Master Construction
LIFE SAFETY
Specification Section 15200.
A life safety program should be developed to
provide a reliable system to protect the
PLUMBING
occupants, patients and fire fighting
The plumbing system should satisfy the
personnel. Design aspects relating to fire
clinics needs. Cold and hot water should be
and safety include:
piped to all plumbing fixtures and equipment
Structural Fire Resistance
requiring them. Plumbing fixtures and drains
should be drained by gravity through soil,
Fire Detection, Alarm & Suppression
waste and vent stacks. A minimum of a
Smoke Control & Exhaust
standard wet sprinkler system is required for
Fire Fighter Access
fire protection. Local code requirements for
seismic protection should govern.
Federal Facilities are required to be fully
protected by an automatic fire suppression
ELECTRICAL
system. The local codes and NFPA 101
should be referenced in the design of the
clinic.
Illumination is typically provided utilizing
recessed fluorescent luminaries with acrylic
prismatic lenses. Fixtures must conform to
Telephone outlets are typically provided in
the National Energy Policy Act of 1992.
each room. Desk outlets are 450mm (18")
Lighting intensities must conform to VA
AFF (above finished floor) and wall phones
design criteria , the Illuminating Engineering
are 1200mm (48") AFF. Computer outlets are
Society of North America (IESNA) Lighting
provided at personal computers and printers,
Handbook and IESNA - Recommended
desk outlets are 450mm (18") AFF.
Practice RP-29, "Health Care Facility
Lighting" replaces the CP-29 publication.
RECYCLING
Methods of sorting, collecting, transporting
Lighting is typically controlled by wall
and disposing of recyclable products must be
mounted switches located at the entrance to
specifically analyzed for the facility and
the room. Larger spaces may utilize multiple
location. The optional use of disposable and
switching through separate switches for
reusable
products
is
an
important
lighting of individual zones or areas. Power
consideration in recycling and waste disposal
load densities for lighting are listed for use by
alternatives.
the mechanical HVAC load calculations.
Load densities should be verified by the
actual design, as they may vary depending
on the room configuration, fixtures used,
types of lamps and ballast's.
General
VA DESIGN GUIDE
EYE CLINIC
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