JULY 2005
BUILDING DESIGN CRITERIA
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES
Structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing,
Architectural and Interior Design criteria from VA
Design and Construction Procedures (PG-18-3),
electrical, and transport design criteria from VA
Design and Construction Procedures (PG-18-3),
Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedule
Design Manuals (dmsthosp.doc, dmarhosp.doc,
(PG-18-14), Design Manuals (dmarhosp.doc
and dmidhosp.doc), and Natural Disasters Non-
dmmehosp.doc, dmplhosp.doc, dmelhosp.doc,
and dmathosp.doc), Fire Protection Manual, and
Structural Resistive Design document (formerly
Natural Disasters Non-Structural Resistive
CD-54) have been incorporated into the
Design document (formerly CD-54) have been
Template SFO Documents. References to VA
incorporated into the Template SFO Documents.
Master Construction Specifications (MCS) and
Other nationally recognized criteria (e.g.,
Standard Details are included where appropriate
in the documents. The CO should consult with
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
RS and/or Dir and technical resources (ES, OT,
and NFPA) are referenced as appropriate. The
or IDIQ) to identify any requirements unique to
template documents have been edited to delete
criteria applicable to only hospital projects and to
the project. Items to consider include:
retain criteria applicable to freestanding OPCs.
Physical Security
Building Classification (Business, Ambula-
Design and Construction Documents (PG-18-3)
tory Health Care
http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/proc_idx.asp
Post-Disaster Occupancy
Design Manuals
Sound Isolation, Acoustics
http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/manuals.asp
Typical and Special Floor, Wall, and Ceiling
Natural Disasters Non-Structural Resistive
Finishes
Design Document (formerly CD-54)
Wallcovering and Protection
http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/seismic.asp
Built-in Work (Casework, Countertops,
Shelving, and Lockers)
Since the size and program for each new OPC
Interior Signage and Wayfinding
may vary, the CO should consult with the
Room Numbering
Requesting Service and/or VAMC Director,
X-ray Shielding
and technical resources (such as ES, OT, or
Toilets, Showers, and Accessories
IDIQ) to determine which criteria apply to the
Window Treatments.
project and to identify any requirements unique
to the project. Items to consider include:
PROJECT COMMISSIONING
Location
Commissioning is an interdisciplinary process
Climate
involving the Lessor, the Design Professionals
Type of Windows (e.g., in hurricane prone
and Contractor(s) retained by the Lessor, and
areas)
the VA as Lessee. Building commissioning is
Types of Exterior Entrance Doors
defined as a systematic quality assurance pro-
Building Classification
cess for achieving, verifying, and documenting
Entry Vestibule Required
the interactive performance of the building
Potential for Natural Disasters
systems in meeting the design intent and the
Use or Occupancy Following a Disaster
needs of the occupants.
Physical Security
Special Programs of Functions
The primary goal of building commissioning is to
Special Equipment
ensure that the building will operate at maximum
Unusual Loads
efficiency in compliance with the SFO and will
Special Utilities:
maintain occupant comfort and safety over the
HVAC
life of the lease. This process ideally begins
during pre-design and extends through
Lighting
occupancy.
Power
Portable MRI
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