Spinal Cord Injury Center Design Guide
July 1990 (Rev. Jan. 2004)
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Function:
The therapeutic pool functions as a treatment area where patients may exercise, ambulate or participate
in game activities. The heated water of a pool helps alleviate pain, increase blood circulation, and make
physical movement or motion easier to accomplish.
Space Requirement:
2,475 NSF
See Handbook 7610, Space Planning Criteria for VA Facilities, Chapter 270 for justification requirements.
Architectural:
Finish Code:
2-G
Floor Finish:
Ceramic Tile (slip-resistant)
Base:
Ceramic Tile
Wall Finish:
Ceramic Tile
Ceiling:
Plaster/Paint
Ceiling Height:
10'-0" min.
Noise (STC Rating):
40
Slab Depression:
See PG-18-3, Topic 6, Floor Slab Depressions
Special Construction:
-
Hardware:
67
Doors:
4'-0" x 7'-0" wood or metal, upper half, laminated safety glass.
Windows:
Desirable, see PG-18-3, Topic 1, Codes and Standards.
HVAC:
Temperature:
Summer: -
Winter:
82
Min. Air Changes/Hour:
4 (100% Exhaust)
Min. % Outside Air:
15%
Pressure:
Negative
% Filtration:
30%(PF)
Noise Criteria:
45
A/C Loads:
Lights:
-
Equipment: -
People:
-
Electrical:
Lighting Levels:
Gen. Illum: 30fc
Emergency Power:
One Ceiling Light
Nurse Call
Office of Facilities Management
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