JULY 2005
Paragraph 6.2.2 allows for most foundation
Edit Paragraph 4.2.3 for number of HAC's in
conditions and should be modified only if soil
"public" areas.
Coordinate with Part V,
conditions are known. Pipe Basements are
Schedule C.
rarely encountered but may be suitable if
specialty clinics require extensive utilities from
Consider number and distribution of public
below.
phones desired for lobby, pharmacy waiting,
canteen, or other major waiting areas. Wide-
Decide on types of entrances and whether
spread use of cellular phones has reduced the
automatic or revolving doors are to be provided
need for public telephones and the number of
for the clinic. Edit Paragraphs 6.2.3 and 6.2.5.3
vendors willing to offer service in most areas.
to reflect the selections.
Edit Paragraph 4.2.6 accordingly.
Coordinate Paragraph 6.2.5.5 with type(s) and
Edit Paragraph 4.2.7 to provide physical security
quantity of skylights, if any, indicated on
per VA criteria and to meet requirements of
conceptual plan.
Requesting Service. Coordinate physical secu-
rity features with Part V, Schedule C, Space
Subparagraphs under 6.4.4, "Building Systems
Program.
Commissioning," define the scope and respon-
sible parties for project commissioning. If VA
VA is responsible for defining the role of the
has determined that commissioning is to be
OPC and level of service to be provided under
included, edit as necessary to suit project
emergency or disaster conditions. Edit detailed
requirements and scope.
requirements in Paragraph 4.2.8.
Subparagraphs under 6.5, "Mechanical," include
Part I--Section 5: Site Design Criteria.
a number of options and detailed requirements
Using VA Parking Guide, determine the
for specialty clinics and specific functions.
minimum number of parking spaces required
Review carefully and coordinate with project
and insert in Paragraph 5.2.9. (The number of
requirements, Space Program, Design Guide
spaces required by VA is a minimum; if local
Plates, and local climatic conditions.
jurisdictions require more spaces, it is the
Lessor's responsibility to determine this and to
Paragraph 6.5.3.2 requires Direct Digital Control
provide them.)
of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
(HVAC) system and specifies that a workstation
Review and edit Paragraph 5.4 to include
be provided. Include Control Center in Space
desired site amenities.
Program, or identify location for workstation on
conceptual plan.
Using VA Site Design Manual, determine if
landscape irrigation is necessary. Edit Para-
Subparagraphs under 6.6, "Plumbing," include a
graph 5.5.3 accordingly.
number of options and detailed requirements for
specialty clinics and other specific functions.
Part I--Section 6: Building Design Criteria.
Review carefully and coordinate with project
requirements, Space Program, and Design
Section 6 defines the criteria for the building
Guide Plates. Coordinate special systems with
"shell."
Topics addressed are: Structural
Part III, Schedule B.
systems, foundations, enclosure systems,
building entrances, and overall design concept
Subparagraphs under 6.7, "Electrical," include a
(aesthetics). The template document provides
number of options and detailed requirements for
criteria for all but the most unusual conditions
specialty clinics and specific functions. Review
without extensive editing.
carefully and coordinate with project require-
ments, Space Program, and Design Guide
Special Inspections in accordance with Chapter
Plates. Coordinate special systems with Part III,
17 of the International Building Code are
Schedule B. Identify locations for alarms and
required by Paragraph 6.1.3.3.
These are
monitoring.
important to verify that the construction in place
will meet the design and performance criteria
Include Paragraph 6.8 if a multi-story building is
specified in the SFO.
considered and elevators would be necessary.
VA DESIGN GUIDE
LEASE BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS
SECTION 6-4
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