JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
A combination of wall-mounted (mounted on exterior building wall) and pole-mounted fixtures shall be
used for illumination of small parking lots. Wall-mounted fixtures shall be of the wall-pack type with cut-off
photo-metrics if required by local lighting ordinances. Maximum pole height shall be 30 ft.
Security and Landscape lighting is not addressed herein and may affect the standards indicated. The site
lighting shall be completely coordinated lamp sources for general purpose, security and landscape
lighting shall be identical.
6.7.5.14.2 Pole Protection
Preferred pole locations are islands and landscaped areas beyond the reach of vehicle bumpers. When
not practical, extend concrete base 30 inches above finished grade.
6.7.5.14.3 Lighting Controls
Time clock/photocell combination with maintenance override.
6.7.5.14.4 Circuiting
For large lots, alternate circuiting to poles.
6.7.5.14.5 Design Requirements
Minimize direct light onto windows.
Minimize illumination onto adjacent properties.
Maintained illuminances:
Basic
Minimum Horizontal Illuminance:
2 footcandles
Uniformity Ratio (Max/Min): 20:1
Minimum Vertical Illuminance: 1 footcandle
Enhanced Security:
Minimum Horizontal Illuminance:
5 footcandles
Uniformity Ratio (Max/Min): 15:1
Minimum Vertical Illuminance: 2.5 footcandles
Higher illuminances shall be provided at exits, entrances, gate accesses and main drives and cross aisles.
Comply with NFPA 101 requirements for providing emergency lighting to a public way.
6.7.6
SPECIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS:
Editing Note: edit lists of systems to suit project
requirements.
This section covers requirements for the Special Telecommunications Systems (hereinafter referred to as
"Special Systems") provided in all VHA Facilities (including leased spaces). "Special Systems" are
identified as those telecommunications systems that are not Telephone, Data or Fire Alarm (or related
functions) provided in VHA Facilities (including leased spaces). These systems include, but are not limited
to the following:
A complete Telecommunications Distribution Cable Plant System(s)
Audio-Visual Nurse Call (identified Critical Service Operation) and Code One System (identified Life
Safety Operation)
Dental Clinic Intercommunication Systems that are not substituted by "hands free" telephone or Nurse
Call Systems (identified as Public Safety Operation)
Door Control Systems (identified as Patient/Public/Staff Safety Operation)
Emergency (Duress) Call (Panic Alarm) Systems (identified as Patient/Public/Staff Safety Operation)
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