FINAL DRAFT 2-29-96
Revised 10/96
Narrative
Seismic
Seismic
Where required, the HVAC systems should be
Where required, the plumbing and medical
installed with seismic provisions as outlined in
gases systems should be installed with seismic
the VA HVAC Design Manual for Hospital
provisions as outlined in the VA Plumbing
Projects.
Design Manual for Hospital projects.
Refer to VA Handbook PG-18-03 (CD-
Refer to VA Handbook PG-18-03 (CD-54),
54),"Natural Disaster Resistive Design Non-
"Natural Disaster Resistive Design Non-
Structural" for additional information.
Structural" for additional information.
Noise Level
Electrical
Air distribution devices such as air outlets and
inlets, terminal units and ductwork air velocity
must be selected to achieve specific noise levels
Illumination is typically provided utilizing
in accordance with the VA HVAC Design Manual
recessed fluorescent luminaries with acrylic
for Hospital Projects.
prismatic lenses. The fixtures typically use
F32T8 lamps in compliance with the National
Plumbing
Energy Policy Act of 1992. Lamps have a
minimum color rendering index (CRI) of 85 and
Water and Waste Systems
a color temperature of 4100 degrees Kelvin (K),
which is close to the "cool white" color
The plumbing systems should be provided to
temperature of 4150 degrees K.
satisfy the departmental plumbing needs.
Lighting intensities conform to the VA design
The department domestic cold water should be
criteria, the IES Lighting Handbook and IES
piped to all plumbing fixtures and equipment
publication CP-29, "Lighting for Health Care
requiring this utility.
Facilities". IES CP-29 is currently being updated
and will be replaced by IES Recommended
The department domestic hot water should be
Practice RP-29 in the future.
piped to all plumbing fixtures and equipment
requiring this utility. A hot water return system
Lighting is typically controlled by wall mounted
should be provided to ensure the design
switches located at the entrance to the room.
temperature at the farthest outlet.
Larger spaces may utilize multiple switching by
separate switches for lighting of individual zones
The department plumbing fixtures and drains
or areas.
should be drained by gravity through soil, waste
and vent stacks. In addition, the department
Power load densities for lighting are listed for
special waste should be drained through
use by the mechanical HVAC load calculation
corrosion resistance flame retardant piping into
purposes. Load densities should be verified for
either a local or centralized acid dilution tank.
the actual design, as they may vary depending
on the room configuration, fixture types, lamps
Medical Gas Systems
and ballasts used.
The department medical gases outlets are
shown to establish the basis of design guide and
its use in planning. The engineers/designers
shall verify the medical gases location and
quantities for individual projects.
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