Introduction
The Veterans Benefits Administration Design Guide is intended to be a
graphic consolidation of existing Department of Veterans Affairs standards and
criteria. It contains data from the following sources:
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PG-18-1, Master Construction Specifications
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PG-18-4, Standard Details
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PG-18-5, Equipment Guide List
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PG-18-6, List of Equipment Symbols
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PG-18-10, Design Manuals
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PG-18-13, Barrier-Free Design
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PG-18-14, Room Finish & Door Hardware
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H-18-3, Construction Standards
The design guide refers to the above mentioned sources when data is either
too detailed or too broad to be included in this guide. Where applicable,
modifications have been shown that were suggested from outside the
Department.
The VBA Design Guide was developed as a design tool to assist lessors,
VBA staff, and contracting officers to better understand the design options and
help designers understand the functional requirements necessary for proper
operation of a VBA facility. Included is a checklist that covers accessibility,
interior finishes, leasing, and site considerations.
The design guide will assist lessors and designers to provide the best
solutions as well as assist VBA staff in defining needs and reviewing plans.
The guide plates contained in the VBA Design Guide are intended as
illustrations of VA's furniture, equipment, and personnel space needs. They are
not meant to limit design opportunities.
This design guide is not intended to be project specific. While it does contain
the vast majority of spaces required in a VBA facility, it is not possible to
encompass all potential future requirements. Therefore, it is recommended that
the project specific space program be the starting point for an individual project
design. In addition, it is important to note that the guide plates are a generic
graphic representation only. Equipment manufacturers should be consulted for
actual dimensions and utility requirements. Use of this design guide does not
compromise the lessor project architects' and engineers' responsibilities to
develop a complete and accurate design that meets the user's need and
appropriate code requirements.
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