June 99
ELECTRICAL DESIGN CRITERIA
FOR NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECTS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
1.
CRITERIA UNIQUE TO VA:
1.1
Refer to ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA -
DRAWINGS (ATTACHMENT) for general requirements and
classification of drawings ("E-Series"):
A.
Consolidate notes as much as possible and place
them on the right-hand side of the sheet.
B.
Show scale, compass point, orientation, key plan, title,
column grids and numbers, room numbers and titles
corresponding to the architectural drawings.
C. For areas such as electrical rooms/closets and
mechanical equipment rooms, use larger scale part
plans for improved clarity.
D. Show the number of wires in each branch circuit
conduit on the plans. Include the number of wires in all
interconnecting conduits for all wiring devices, fixtures
and equipment. Use tick marks as per the electrical
symbols shown in Standard Details.
E.
Sequence of Electrical Drawings:
1.
Symbols and abbreviations.
2.
Electrical site plan/s.
3.
Lighting drawings.
4.
Power drawings.
5.
Signal or other drawings (if applicable).
6.
One-line diagrams and risers.
7.
Details.
8.
Schedules.
F.
Provide separate floor plans for lighting, power, and
signal systems. The systems may be combined on
projects with a minimum number of devices.
G. Show room titles and numbers on each plan. If this
information is not shown it could result in rejection of
the submission.
1.2
Proprietary Indication: Do not use trade names or other
indications tending to identify a product of an individual
VA Design Guide -- National Cemetery Administration
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