Notes:
1. The surgical light fixtures are to be (CC) unless the VAMC chooses to select a specific surgical light fixture during
the development of construction documents. If the VAMC chooses the fixtures, they may be either (CC), (CF), or (VC). All
coordination involving structural support, utility connections, and other details regarding these lights are the responsibility of
the A/E.
2. Nominal thickness of walls during design development should be shown as 8 inches (203 mm) thick by the A/E. This
requirement is based upon the need to accommodate a variety of panel boards, return air ducts, and miscellaneous elements
of construction that require a thicker partition than in other areas of a hospital building. Partitions other than the
cystoscopy room enclosure should be shown nominally as 6 inches (152 mm) during design development by the A/E unless some
special requirement dictates otherwise.
3. Provide x-ray shielding (see CAD Detail 13091-1.DWG) consisting of a lead membrane in the partitions; lead lined
doors; and leaded glass observation windows. The exact location of that membrane and details related to it are the A/E's
responsibility.
4. An automatic door opener is to be provided in the corridor at the doors between the cystoscopy room and the
peripheral corridor. A wall-mounted type of automatic door opener with a push-plate is preferred.
5. The ceiling mounted utility column may be one of two types: articulating, or retractable (telescoping) (as indicated
on this guide plate series). (See guide plates series General Operating Room for a graphic representation of an articulating
utility column used in a General Operating Room.) The VAMC must decide which type of utility column to use
during the design development phase of the project. If a choice is made at this point, the utility columns may be (VV),
(CF) or (CC). If the VAMC declines to make a timely decision, then the utility columns will be (CC). Coordination involving
structural support, utility connections, and other details is the responsibility of the designer.
6. Modular Equipment - The VAMC has the option of choosing modular equipment in lieu of built-in casework. However,
this decision must be made during the design development phase of the procurement. If wall-mounted modular casework is
selected by the VAMC, the A/E must design the partitions to support the casework. It should be noted that the standard
studs found in the master specifications are insufficient to carry this added weight; therefore, the equipment manufacturer's
recommendations for supporting partitions should be followed where appropriate.
7. Elapsed Time Clock: Flush Mounted Clock above, with wall mounted accessible controls below. For more information
regarding clocks in the operating room see MCS, Division 16, Electrical. (CC)
8. Clock With Sweep Second Hand: Flush mounted clock above, with wall mounted accessible controls below. For more
information regarding clocks in the operating room see MCS, Division 16, Electrical. (CC)
9. See Chapter 286 of the Equipment Guide List for additional equipment not shown.
Design Guide - Surgical Service
Equipment Plan Notes
Cystoscopy Room
Guide Plate:
6-1b
450 NSF (41.85 NSM)
Date: August 2005
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