510
Generalized Needs and Requirements: Hospital Requirements
Table 510-3.
MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
9'-6":
General Operating Rooms *
X-ray Rooms (general) *
Physical Therapy
Audiometric Testing
Therapy Pool
10'-0":
Kitchen *
Laboratories *
Utility Shops *
Animal Labs *
Laundry Receiving and Issue *
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation *
Bowling Alley *
Storage
10'-6"
12'-0":
Laundry Work Space (11'-9" to underside of ducts)
High Voltage Switch Gear *
Emergency Generator (11'-0") *
Warehouse * (11'-0" to underside of ducts)
Garage Vehicle Storage *
Radiographic Rooms (certain brands of equipment
require 10'-6" to 10'-8")
Trash Room *
* VA Standard Details or Construction Standards
Indications are that certain of above ceiling heights may not necessarily be
required. A careful re-evaluation of these standards is suggested.
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