June 2006
Section 4
Application of VAHBS to New Projects
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VA Criteria and Standards......................................4-1
Use of VAHBS .......................................................4-1
Organization of VAHBS Research
Study Report .........................................................4-1
Supplements to VAHBS Research
Study Report .......................................................... 4-2
Volume 1-Design Manual ................................. 4-2
Basic Concepts ................................................ 4-2
The Prototype System Design....................4-2
Application .................................................. 4-3
Planning Modules ............................................. 4-3
Structural Bay ............................................. 4-3
Service Module...........................................4-4
Space Module.............................................4-5
Fire Safety .................................................. 4-5
Planning Module Applications .................... 4-5
Building Subsystems ........................................ 4-5
Structure ..................................................... 4-5
Ceiling.........................................................4-9
Partitions...................................................4-11
HVAC........................................................4-12
Plumbing and Fire Protection ................... 4-13
Electrical ................................................... 4-13
Coordination Checklist..............................4-14
Procedure.......................................................4-15
Problem Analysis......................................4-15
Design Development ................................ 4-15
Contract Documents.................................4-15
Cost Estimating ........................................ 4-16
Construction Scheduling...........................4-16
SUPPLEMENT TO RESEARCH STUDY REPORT
VA HOSPITAL BUILDING SYSTEM
CONTENTS - SECTION 4
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