Glossary
This is known as the LONG FORM SFO. The other type of SFO is the SHORT FORM
DOCUMENT. Relative to the longer version, it contains considerably less specifications
and is used for space actions less than 10,000 net usable square feet.
Sound Transmission Coefficent (STC): A measure of how much sound is transmitted
through a wall, screen or panel.
Space Allocation Standard (SAS): An agreement between GSA and a given agency
which sets out the space standards to be used when requesting space; used for
multiple, repetitive assignments to ensure consistency among all GSA regions.
Space Assignment: An administrative action by GSA which authorizes the occupancy
and use of space.
Space Requirements Program: The statement of space needs as expressed on
Standard Form 81-A, Space Requirements Worksheet, Space Requirements
Questionnaire and additional supporting documentation such as adjacency diagrams,
and summarized on Standard Form 81, Request for Space.
Special Space: Space that necessitates the expenditure of additional or varying sums
to construct, maintain, and/or operate as compared with the amount spent for office
and storage space. Determination of the normal level of expenditures will be made by
GSA on a case-by-case basis using both industry and GSA-recognized standards.
This space is further defined according to one of the following subsets:
Food Service Areas (SP-2): Space in buildings devoted to the preparation and
disposing of foodstuffs including:
Cafeterias (kitchens, related storage and service areas).
Snack bars.
Mechanical vending areas (where plumbing is provided).
Private kitchen with plumbing (including kitchens in child care facilities).
Structurally Changed Areas (SP-3A): Areas having architectural features
differing from normal office or storage areas, such as sloped floors, high ceilings, or
increased floor loading.
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Area (SP-4): Areas having special features
such as humidity and/or temperature control, raised flooring, ceiling heights
exceeding office standard; and extensive power requirements (requiring its own
power panels) including:
Computer rooms, telecommunication (PBX) rooms with special environmental
requirements.
Computer support areas with special flooring and/or wiring and with humidity
and/or temperature control.
Computer tape vaults.
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