Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
9. Soiled Linen/Utility
Function:
The soiled utility is used by unit staff for collection of soiled linen and trash in carts. It is accessed by
Building Management staff for linen/trash removal.
Space Requirement:
100 NSF [9.29 m]
Architectural:
Finish Code:
1-A
Floor Finish:
Resilient Surface Flooring
Base:
Vinyl
Wall Finish:
Gypsum Wallboard (Structural Clay)
Ceiling:
Gypsum Wallboard
Ceiling Height:
9'-0"
Noise (STC Rating):
35
Slab Depression:
None
Special Construction:
-
Hardware:
45
Doors:
3'-8" x 7'-0" wood or metal.
Windows:
HVAC:
Temperature/Humidity:
78 F, Max. 50% RH
Summer:
72 F, Min. 30% RH
Winter:
Min. Air Changes/Hour:
10 AC/H
Min. % Outside Air:
2%
Pressure:
Negative
Noise Criteria:
Max. 40 NC
Electrical:
Lighting Levels:
Gen. Illum:
10 fc
Task Illum:
N/A
Over Bed:
N/A
Emergency
Egress:
N/A
Emergency Power:
Medical Gases: N/A
Night Lights:
N/A
Vanity Light:
N/A
One Receptacle
per PBPU
N/A
Nurse Call:
N/A
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