510
Generalized Needs and Requirements: Hospital Requirements
513.8
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
513.8.1
Vertical Load Requirements
The building system should meet the following vertical load requirements:
1. VA standards generally are in accordance with the National Building
Code, with the exception of a projection booth area, which requires a
200 psf loading.
The nursing areas require a uniform live load of 75 psf.
2. An investigation of high, concentrated loads in non-nursing areas has
indicated that areas other than those listed in the NBC may require
special consideration. An example list includes:
Area
Total Dead Load
a. Radiology:
Cobalt 80 Teletherapy unit
13,750#
Topographic table
3,190#
X-ray table
600#
b. Physical Therapy:
Hubbard Tank
4,130#
Therapy Pool
30,000#
or more
c. Central Processing and Distribution:
Automatic Cart Washer
5,800#
Sterilizer
4,600#
d. Office:
Electric File
4,900#
e. Kitchen:
Dishwasher
5,000#
Baking Oven
13,700#
Cooking Oven
11,000#
f. Laundry:
Flat work ironer
47,500#
g. Diagnostic Area:
Audiometric Room (9' x 16')
12,000#
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