Spinal Cord Injury Center Design Guide
July 1990 (Rev. Jan. 2004)
Structural Notes:
1.
In order to provide a flexible design, allowing for certain range of occupancy
changes in the future, a generalized live load of 60 psf applied over the entire
SCI area should satisfy various combinations of occupancies listed in this Design
Guide.
2.
Where occupancy load requirements or concentrated equipment loads exceed
the equivalent generalized live loads, the areas in question shall be designed to
meet the specific conditions.
3.
An allowance of 20 psf shall be made for partitions on all floor areas in addition to
all other loads.
4.
See VA Handbook H-18-8, "Seismic Design Requirements," to determine seismic
design requirements.
Electrical Notes:
1.
Requirements for Essential Electrical System shall be as required in VA Electrical
Design Manual.
2.
Electrical symbols and lighting fixture types are as specified in VA Standard
Details, PG-18-4.
3.
While not shown in the SCI Design Guide, electrical and communications closets
should be provided as per PG-18-3, Topic 8.
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