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The Space Module: Space Module Characteristics
The initial selection of a module type will fix the unit width and
consequently the potential capability of each zone. For example, in a
double-loaded corridor unit with a width appropriate for handwashing
facilities in each room, it is virtually impossible to add toilet facilities at a
later date without a reduction in the number of beds. It may be
appropriate, therefore, to select a module wider than initially needed to
provide future adaptability.
232.6.1
Bedroom Zone
The Veterans Administration currently desires optional arrangements of
one-, two-, and four-bed rooms. Furthermore, a degree of
interchangeability from one type to another is advantageous. To obtain
this measure of flexibility, the respective width and depths of the one-,
two-, and four-bedrooms must be compatible. The widths are
interchangeable by virtue of the 22'-6" structural bay width. (See Section
232.7 and Figure 230-4). Bedroom depths vary as in Figure 230-3.
Therefore, to ensure optimum interchangeability, the bedroom zone depth
is fixed at 15'-6", the critical minimum dimension for two- and four-
bedrooms.
232.6.2
Sanitary Zone
This zone contains sanitary facilities for the patient bedroom. Careful
studies provided the following options:
option one
3'0"
lavatory for handwashing only
3'6"
lavatory for handwashing only in
conjunction with an interior column
option two
7'0"
lavatory and toilet or lavatory toilet and
shower plus a 4'0" wide bedroom
access from corridor.
option three 8'6"
lavatory, toilet, shower and nurse-server
plus a 4'0" wide bedroom access from
corridor.
The sanitary zone is primarily a means to determine the appropriate width
of space module and need not necessarily occur between bedroom and
corridor.
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