Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
2.5
Guide Plates, Reflected Ceiling Plans and Data Sheets
Architectural Notes
Applicable Codes and Standards: See 2.1 Codes and Standards.
1.
All new construction and all renovated sleeping areas shall be fully protected by
an automatic sprinkler system. Project-specific conditions may apply that require
sprinklering of renovation in non-sleeping areas as well.
2.
The data sheets, which accompany each guideplate, list equipment in the
following format:
QUANTITY
AI
DESCRIPTION
Table 2.5.1
The legend for the Equipment Tables is as follows:
QUANTITY - Quantity of equipment in Long Term Care Nursing Units.
AI - Acquisition/Installation
vv VA furnished and VA installed
vc VA furnished and Contractor installed
cc Contractor furnished and Contractor installed
cv Contractor furnished and Contractor installed
Note: The above may vary from project to project
DESCRIPTION Detailed specification of equipment.
3.
When producing architectural drawings for the VA, designers should follow
Standard Detail 00000-1.DWG (PG-18-4) which outlines the accepted symbols
for designating equipment with regard to accountability as to procurement and
installation responsibilities.
4.
Provide reinforcement behind automatic door push plates.
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